Are you highly organised, passionate, and committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential? Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation and Cordwalles Junior School are seeking a dedicated Inclusion Assistant to join their team and play a key role in promoting strong inclusion across the schools. If you’re enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you. Your opportunity We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Inclusion Assistant to join our committed and nurturing team. This position plays an essential part in supporting an inclusive and nurturing school environment. Working closely under the direction of the SENDCo, you will play a key role in supporting the development, progress, and exceptional education of children across the schools. Your contribution will ensure every child feels valued, included, and equipped with the best possible opportunity to thrive. What we are looking for Experience working within SEND Good understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload and work under pressure Strong written and verbal communication skills to a range of key stakeholders Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Be able to develop positive relationships with young children Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team Please read the job description and person specification before applying. About Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Infants School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School & Cordwalles Junior School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development, including apprenticeships. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information The Details: Start Date: 1st June 2026 Salary: GLF Specialist Point 10 - 12 - £29,232 - £29,742 FTE Actual Salary: £25,148.12 - £25,586.87 Hours of Work: 36hrs a week (39 weeks incl. INSET) Closing Date: Friday 17th April at 9.30am Interview Date: Monday 27th April 2026