Inclusion and Engagement Support

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Job Title: Inclusion and Engagement Support
Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary: £23,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

As an Inclusion and Engagement Support colleague, you will play a key role in promoting positive engagement, attendance and wellbeing across the school.

Your focus will be to remove barriers to learning so that pupils can engage effectively, develop socially and emotionally, and feel safe, supported and ready to learn. You will work closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to ensure vulnerable young people receive the right support at the right time.

You will also provide targeted onsite support, particularly during periods of dysregulation, using the TIP approach and agreed therapeutic strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote positive engagement and support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development
• Provide targeted onsite support, including during periods of dysregulation, using the TIP approach
• Work in partnership with the Site Lead to strengthen links between home, school and external agencies
• Support the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of pastoral and therapeutic interventions
• Attend Inclusion meetings and complete follow-up actions
• Take appropriate action to tackle disaffection and promote good attendance
• Support Attendance processes, including first-day calling, monitoring attendance patterns and contributing to Attendance Improvement Plans
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports in line with safeguarding, child protection, attendance and behaviour policies
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, offering advice and promoting effective home-school partnerships
• Conduct home visits in accordance with school policy where appropriate
• Liaise with parents regarding medical or dietary needs and ensure accurate recording
• Support pupils who are unwell and accompany them to hospital if required

About You

You will have:

• Experience working with young people/young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or challenging behaviour
• A good understanding of statutory safeguarding and child protection requirements
• Demonstrated experience of effective recording and reporting in line with safeguarding and school policies
• A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals
• A full UK Driving Licence

If you are passionate about inclusion, committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people, and motivated to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Wessex Lodge School operates across three sites in Kilmington, Frome, and Maiden Bradley, offering pupils a range of academic and vocational opportunities. Our skilled, practitioner-led staff use the THRIVE approach to support each student's individual needs.
Pupils develop confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills in a nurturing, inclusive environment. Staff bring expertise from education and practical trades, enabling engaging, real-world learning experiences. Creativity, curiosity, and personal growth are encouraged through tailored support and hands-on activities. Wessex Lodge is dedicated to helping every pupil reach their full potential in a safe and stimulating setting.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.