Inclusion Practitioner

Job Opportunity: Join us as an Inclusion Practitioner

Location: 49 Marsham Street, Maidstone ME14 1HH

Salary: £31,101.81 - £38,228.98 a year - Permanent, Part-time

Join Us in Making a Real Difference

Do you dream of a job where you have the time, the resources and the support to deliver high-quality teaching to every child?

Are you looking for a new challenge outside of the traditional education system?

Do you want to inspire excellence and drive change?

This role will allow you to deliver gold standard, evidence-based interventions with the support, time and resources you need. 21 Together believe that every child deserves access to specialist support and care to achieve their best possible outcomes. We support children and young people from birth to 25, are we are looking for someone to join the secondary school and young adult provision as an Inclusion Practitioner. You will play a key role in creating and delivering our post-11 and post-19 education and intervention programmes; providing engaging educational and social opportunities for young people with Down’s syndrome. You will also investigate and foster links across Kent to provide opportunities and pathways for our young people into successful adult life. This person must have a strong alignment with our mission and aims and be able to plan and deliver excellent interventions.

We invest in people and believe staff should have access to excellent training opportunities and the time and resources to fulfil their role. As the regional specialists in supporting and teaching children with Down’s syndrome, you will become a valued and integral member of our team with the chance to make a real impact on the lives of children in Kent.

This role would suit someone who is inspired to lead change and improvement, has excellent people management skills and, most importantly, sees the potential in the growth of this exciting role.

What We Offer

  • A supportive, dedicated, and passionate team culture

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development

  • Flexible working options (including some remote working)

  • A chance to help shape a growing programme and make a lasting impact

Job Purpose

The Inclusion Practitioner will develop, coordinate, and deliver therapy and education-led intervention programs for children and young adults with Down’s syndrome. The role will involve working with families, professionals, and schools to support inclusive learning, provide advice on SEND legislation (including EHCPs), and ensure successful educational outcomes. The practitioner will offer emotional and practical support to parents, helping them navigate the EHCP process, disability benefits, and ensuring inclusion in schools and colleges.

It is the nature of the post that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. The post holder will therefore be expected to work in a flexible way.

This role combines hands-on therapeutic support for children, educational intervention, and comprehensive guidance for families and schools, ensuring holistic and inclusive support for those with Down’s syndrome.

Location: Central Maidstone (ME14 1HH) with some travel across Kent
Salary: Band 5 £31,101.81 - £38,228.98 Full Time Equivalent (FTE), depending on experience
Hours: To be negotiated. Part-Time, Term-Time Annualised Hours (975 hours - 0.5 FTE) Saturday working is MANDATORY. Potential growth of hours with service provision

Hours will need to include:

  • 09:00 – 16:00 : 6.5hrs x30 Saturdays (including 30min unpaid lunch) in SClub group with children aged 11-18 years

  • 16:30 – 20:30: 4hrs x9 Saturdays in SClub+ group with young people from 19-25 years

  • 8:30 – 14:30: 6hrs x9 weekdays (3 consecutive days during 3 half terms - Oct, Feb and May) SClub+ smiLE therapy sessions

  • 50 hours for Speech Club support (3.5 consecutive days in April/August school holidays)

  • Remainder of the hours used flexibly each week for other tasks, such as (but not limited to) planning, evaluation, CPD, team meetings, making links within the wider community, outreach work and reporting: Approx. 17hpw x40 weeks

Application Deadline: Interviews ongoing - we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Expected Start Date: 5th January

Apply below with a CV and cover letter to admin@21together.org.uk.

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