Inclusion Centre Support Officer

Post: Inclusion Centre Support Officer - Tier 1
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 5, SCP 16 - 18, FTE salary £30,518.00 - £31,537.00, (pro rata salary £26,963.00 - £27,863.00)
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Full Time (Term Time Only) 37 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks
Base: Denton Community Academy, Taylor Lane, Denton, Manchester M34 3NG

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Denton Community Academy is seeking a proactive, compassionate, and highly organised Inclusion Support Officer to lead our Tier 1 provision within the school’s Inclusion Centre. This one-day intervention programme provides restorative support for students referred for breaches of the school’s behaviour policy.

About the Role

The Tier 1 provision is a key part of our inclusive approach offering students the opportunity to reflect on their choices, repair relationships, and reintegrate successfully into mainstream learning. The Inclusion Support Officer will manage the daily operation of this provision, delivering structured sessions and supporting students to make positive behavioural and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Tier 1 provision for students referred by the Principal.

• Deliver restorative and reflective sessions that promote positive behaviour and accountability.

• Support students with their classwork during their placement, maintaining high expectations for learning and conduct.

• Record, monitor, and report on student progress and behaviour data.

• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and parents to support reintegration and prevent repeat referrals.

• Contribute to whole-school behaviour and inclusion strategies in collaboration with the Inclusion Centre team.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;

• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;

• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.

• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;

• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations

• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Rachel Marsland, Senior Business Manager, at r.marsland@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd February 2026