Inclusion Officer Middlesbrough September 2026 Start ⏰ Full-Time Competitive Salary (dependent on experience) Protocol Education are recruiting an experienced and dedicated Inclusion Officer for a secondary academy in Middlesbrough, starting September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate inclusion professional who is committed to ensuring all students, particularly those with SEND, barriers to learning, or additional vulnerabilities, receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally. The Role As Inclusion Officer, you will play a pivotal role in promoting inclusive practice across the academy by: Ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and academy inclusion policies. Coordinating and monitoring targeted interventions across Wave 1, Wave 2 and Wave 3 provision. Supporting vulnerable, disadvantaged and SEND students to achieve positive outcomes. Developing, implementing and reviewing individual support plans and intervention strategies. Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents/carers and external agencies. Tracking student progress, attendance, behaviour and engagement to identify barriers to learning. Supporting the deployment of support staff and intervention programmes. Providing direct support and mentoring to students where required. Maintaining accurate records and producing reports for senior leaders and external stakeholders. What We're Looking For The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice. Experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH needs, or other additional needs within an educational setting. A thorough understanding of inclusive practice and intervention strategies. Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage complex caseloads. Experience working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and external professionals. Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills. The ability to analyse student data and use it to inform intervention planning. A proactive, resilient and student-centred approach. What We Offer A full-time role starting in September 2026. Competitive rates of pay. Ongoing support from a dedicated Protocol Education consultant. Access to professional development and training opportunities. The chance to make a significant impact on the lives and outcomes of young people. Apply Today If you are passionate about inclusion and have the skills and experience to support vulnerable learners in achieving success, we would love to hear from you. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.