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Inclusion Advocate
GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School
Salary: GLC Point 12 £24,947 - P16 £27,419 FTE [Actual Pro Rata Salary £21,876 - £24,044]
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term time plus 5 days holiday working
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 24 March 2026 at Midday.
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
As an Inclusion Advocate, you will work at the heart of our school to identify and address the individual needs of our students. You will act as a bridge between teaching staff, parents, and pupils, providing the practical and emotional support necessary for students to hit their academic targets and develop lifelong independence.
Key Responsibilities
Targeted Support:Deliver learning activities to small groups and individuals, adjusting tasks to meet specific learning outcomes.
Collaborative Planning:Work with teachers to support curriculum plans and assist in developing Pastoral Support Plans and behaviour objectives.
Mentorship:Maintain daily contact with assigned pupils to encourage positive attitudes, social skills, and self-reliance.
Monitoring & Reporting:Use assessment data to track pupil progress and provide high-quality, objective feedback to parents and staff.
Partnership:Engage effectively with families and external practitioners to deliver holistic support for children
We are looking for a candidate who possesses:
Experience:Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
Qualifications:GCSEs/O-Levels and a relevant Level 2 qualification (Level 3 is desirable).
Skills:A clear understanding of how to provide outstanding learning support, manage behaviour effectively, and use ICT creatively.
Knowledge:A thorough understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation.
Qualities:High-level communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others
Watch our video for an insight into our academy:https://youtu.be/mKl4MgwJUmA
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Elisha.Ryan@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, pleasevisit our website to complete an online application form:https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0220
Information about the School
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.