Do you want to make a real difference every day?
Are you looking for a role that challenges you, inspires you, and truly rewards you?
At De Aston School, we are seeking a passionate and resilient Inclusion and Engagement Assistant to join our dedicated pastoral team. This is a unique opportunity to support young people in overcoming barriers, building confidence, and achieving their full potential in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
You’ll be part of a friendly, committed team in a school that genuinely values staff wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance. With a strong community ethos and a focus on nurturing both students and staff, this is more than just a job — it’s a chance to positively impact lives every single day.
Duties
In this rewarding role, you will:
- Work closely with targeted students to support behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing
- Build positive relationships with students who may be disengaged from learning
- Deliver tailored support programmes for individuals and small groups
- Manage and de-escalate challenging situations with confidence and care
- Support students in developing positive behaviours and returning successfully to mainstream learning
- Contribute to behaviour plans, pupil profiles, and ongoing pastoral support strategies
- Maintain accurate records of interventions and student progress
- Promote a safe, supportive, and structured environment within the Inclusion and Behaviour Support Centre
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral leaders, families, and external agencies
- Support behaviour management across the school, including breaktimes and lessons
- Play an active role in school systems such as detentions and morning duties
Skills
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting young people and making a difference
- Resilient, calm under pressure, and confident in managing challenging behaviour
- A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Experienced (or eager to develop experience) in supporting students with behavioural or SEMH needs
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- A proactive team player who can also work independently
- Committed to safeguarding, equality, and student wellbeing
Essential requirements:
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
- Good ICT skills, including the ability to use databases
Why Join Us?
- A welcoming, supportive, and highly motivated team
- Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- A school culture where staff feel valued — “one big family”
- The chance to truly impact students’ lives every single day
If you’re ready for a role where no two days are the same, where challenges are matched with genuine rewards, and where your work truly matters — we would love to hear from you.
Role details:
- Hours: 35 per week (Mon–Fri 8:15am–3:45pm)
- Weeks: 39 weeks + 5.6 weeks paid holiday
- Salary: £21,027 (FTE: £25,989)
- Start: 1st September 2026
- Closing date: 9am Wednesday 1st July 2026
- Shortlisting date: Wednesday 1st July 2026
- Interview date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
At De Aston School, you won’t just be doing a job—you’ll be changing lives.
Please note that we can only accept application using our application form (www.deastonschool.co.uk/contact_us/vacancies/vacancies.html); CVs will be rejected.
Please contact Alice McNeill via [email protected] or 01673 840 828 for further details.
Please note that De Aston reserves the right to interview and make an appointment prior to the closing date.
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Pay: £13.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
