Inclusion Assistant

at The Tower School, Epping, United Kingdom

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Salary

£25,405 a year

Closing date

1 December 2026

Start

November 2026

Type of post

Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Fixed Term, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

First seen

11 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Full Job Description

At OFG Education we work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work

Job Title: Inclusion Assistant

Location: The Tower School, Epping, CM16 4BA

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm

Salary: £25,405.27 per annum (not pro rata) plus £1,500.00 London Allowance

Contract: Fixed Term- August 27 | Term Time Only

Start: November 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve success?

As an Inclusion Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting students' attendance, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion. Working closely with students, families, staff and external professionals, you'll provide mentoring, interventions and restorative support to help young people build resilience, re-engage with learning and thrive in school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference, supporting students with behavioural, emotional or social challenges and helping them achieve positive outcomes both in and beyond the classroom.

What you will be doing

• Supporting students experiencing behavioural, emotional, social or attendance challenges.

• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions focused on engagement, resilience and self-regulation.

• Supporting students during periods of dysregulation, transition or reintegration.

• Working with families to identify and overcome barriers to attendance and school engagement.

• Facilitating restorative conversations and promoting positive behaviour strategies.

• Assisting with behaviour support plans, pastoral interventions and risk assessments.

• Supporting alternative provision placements and liaising with external agencies.

• Monitoring attendance, behaviour and wellbeing concerns, maintaining accurate records and contributing to reports.

What you will be bring

We're seeking someone who is calm, resilient and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.

• Experience working with children or young people within education, youth work, social care or similar settings.

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH or behavioural needs.

• The ability to engage and motivate students who may be reluctant learners.

• A positive and proactive approach to behaviour and attendance support.

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

The Tower School is an independent specialist day school in Epping, Essex, supporting 62 students aged 11-18 with autism and complex needs. We provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where students feel secure, valued and ready to learn. Through personalised support, unconditional positive regard and a broad curriculum that combines academic achievement with life skills and personal development, we help every student make meaningful progress from their individual starting points. Guided by our values of Safe to Learn, Supported to Grow and Successful for Life , we empower young people to develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to thrive in adulthood.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

About The Tower School

Type

Independent school

Pupils

57 (school census, 2025/26)

Curriculum

Cambridge

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