Inclusion Support Worker
Leeds City Council
Leeds, LS1 1URView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£15.82 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
16 November 2026
17 days leftJob description
Job title and organisation: Inclusion Support Worker - Kerr Mackie Primary School
Salary: C1 pt14 £15.82 per hour
Hours: 37.5 (Term time only plus 5 days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kerr Mackie Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 16th November 2026 at 9am
Kerr Mackie is a large primary school in the Roundhay area of Leeds. The school is multi-cultural with pupils from a wide range of backgrounds. Our creative curriculum and teaching approaches together with the vibrant learning environments enthuse, engage and motivate our children.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Inclusion Support Worker to join our dedicated inclusion team at Kerr Mackie Primary School.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and families and ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive. Working as part of our wider inclusion team, you will play an important role in providing pastoral, emotional wellbeing and family support, helping children overcome barriers to learning, attendance and engagement in school.
- Be warm, approachable and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
- Be skilled at building positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Have an understanding of the challenges and barriers that vulnerable children and families may face, including safeguarding and emotional wellbeing needs.
- Be committed to relational and restorative approaches, supporting children to develop confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging.
- Be proactive, organised and able to use their initiative, working both independently and as part of a team.
- Be flexible, resilient and solution-focused, with a willingness to go the extra mile to make a difference.
- Be enthusiastic about contributing to our school's inclusive ethos and continuing journey of improvement.
- A welcoming, nurturing and inclusive school community where children and relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
- A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team who are passionate about making a difference.
- The opportunity to work closely with children and families, providing meaningful support and seeing the impact of your work.
- A strong commitment to relational practice, inclusion and the wellbeing of pupils and staff.
- Opportunities for professional development, collaboration and growth within our inclusion team.
If you are someone who brings warmth, energy and a determination to make a positive difference to the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you!
The full Job Description, Person Specification and Application form can be downloaded from our school website using the link: Staff Vacancies | Kerr Mackie Primary School
Prospective candidates are encouraged to make an appointment to come and look around our lovely school. Please contact the school by calling 0113 3368499 or emailing recruitment@kmps.org.uk
Applications may be returned by post or email to recruitment@kmps.org.ukby no later than 9am on 16 November 2026
Short Listing: 16 November 2026
If selected for interview: 18 November 2026
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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First seen
23 October 2026
Last checked
30 October 2026
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