Inclusion Support Assistant
Reference: SCCG2986 | Closing Date: 23rd January 2026 | Interview Date: 2nd & 3rd February 2026
Salary: £24,770 - £27,231 (Pro rata salary £17,380 - £19,107). Incremental progression throughout the band is available.
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st July 2026, Term Time Only | Hours per Week: 28.5 | Location: Eccles Sixth Form College, Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9FJ
About the Role
To provide high-quality, flexible and learner centred support that enables learners with SEND to achieve, belong and thrive in our college environment. You will support learners with diverse needs in and out of the classroom with their academic progress, personal development, well-being, inclusion and safeguarding.
You will join a team of dedicated Inclusion Support Assistants in the Inclusive Learning department, supporting students with moderate learning difficulties and disabilities to work towards Skills for Life qualifications. You will be based at Eccles Sixth Form College but may work across our college sites, and off site, to support learners to attend community and work placement opportunities. You will work closely with classroom tutors to break down barriers and ensure that learners are able to access the curriculum and reach their full potential. We’re looking for a passionate and innovative individual who understands the challenges that young people with SEND may face in their learning. The ideal candidate will take a proactive, person-centred approach to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.
Reason to Join Us:
• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees
The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
Eccles Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.