Job Description

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Behaviour & Policy Lead Person - PRU, AEP, SEMH

Location: Yeovil

Pay: £160 - £260 per day

Type: full-time, fixed-term contract

Dates: ASAP - 22/07/2025

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

This post for is for an experienced person to join the permanent staff team at the schools' Yeovil site(s.) The right person should have experience of working with students that have SEMH and display challenging behaviours. This job role will involve supporting the whole staff team, reinforcing policies, working directly and challenging behaviour misdemeanors onsite at the school. This particular Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) provides education for pupils of primary and secondary ages across KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4. This role is intended as a fixed-term contract opportunity however could have future potential depending on the successful applicants future aims and abilities. 

Naturally, working at a specialist PRU setting for students with SEMH will involve working with young & teenage learners that display challenging behaviour so resilience, a sense of humour, empathy and the desire to motivate learners whatever their background or ability will be key to being successful in this role. Commonly students that attend this school have often missed large parts of standard education or have significant knowledge gaps. 

This organisation offers one of the most supportive and progressive environments possible for both learners and staff colleagues. This staff team work hard to ensure they provide the best opportunities for their learners. Leading the provision is an approachable & inspiring, award-winning headteacher. As an employer the school are a champion of the future educators scheme and actively promote and support those interested in pursuing a career in education.

The school are open-minded as to the type of person that will be best suited however it's intended that this would attract someone with a background in Senior Leadership (SLT.)

As a person, the essential applicant criteria will be:

experienced at working with learners that frequently display challenging behaviour

resilient, positive natured and maintain composure when working in challenging situations

be committed, empathetic and passionate about providing the best opportunity for the learners

have a strong work ethic with a professional approach

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting, background & referencing checks and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.

PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.

Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.

Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.

Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

If you feel you are well suited to this post based on your practical & personal skills, please apply straight away with your full, up to date CV attached. All applicants will be promptly responded to