Student Engagement and Inclusion Officer

Teaching Personnel are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Student Engagement and Inclusion Officer, working across a range of schools in Middlebourough. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them to re-engage positively with learning.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support the development of a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help pupils build self-regulation, confidence, and resilience.
• Support the implementation of individual behaviour and learning plans, ensuring strategies are applied consistently.
• Be a visible and approachable presence around the school to help maintain calm, consistency, and a sense of safety.
• Promote and contribute to the school’s reward and recognition systems, celebrating student effort and progress.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care, or community setting.
• Understanding of SEND, behaviour management, and inclusive classroom practice.
• Awareness of key frameworks such as the SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding, and GDPR.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Zones of Regulation or similar emotional regulation approaches.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across school teams.
• Confidence in using assistive technology or adaptive learning tools to support accessibility.
• A child-centred, patient, and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in a dynamic learning environment.
• Ability to drive with access to own vehicle.

Why Join Teaching Personnel

• Competitive pay with excellent daily rates, paid weekly through our PAYE system with no hidden fees or umbrella costs.
• Access to our Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability) for added financial security.
• A wide range of professional development opportunities, including exclusive Thrive training to enhance your skills.
• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated personal consultant from your first placement to your long-term career goals.

If you are looking to make a diffrence to young peoples life. Please apply now!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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