Job Description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Officer

Salary: Grade 13 - £25,183 - £27,269 (FTE), £20,160 - £21,830 (Actual)

Hours: Monday - Friday 35.5 Hours per week (term time only)

Start Date: ASAP (Permanent or fixed term contract available)

About the School:

This co-educational secondary school in Taunton, caters to students aged 11-16. This is a high-achieving school with a proud history of academic success with a strong focus on personal development. Their ethos of "High Standards and High Expectations" underpins everything they do. 

Role of Behaviour Support Officer:

This school are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Officer. The role is to start as soon as possible and the school will offer a permanent or fixed term contract for the right applicant. The position will be 35.5 hours per week, term time only. In addition to the Behaviour Support Officer role, the school are also recruiting for Learning Support Assistants so if you feel this role isn't suitable for you, please feel free to reach out for more information on additional opportunities. 

Benefits of working at this school:

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Excellent professional development and training

Strong leadership and support

Modern facilities and resources

A great location - excellent transport links, local amenities and a strong community

The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties

Create positive relationships with students, helping them build confidence, self-esteem, and social skills

Support a safe and inclusive learning environment, promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being

Assist with de-escalating challenging situations and implementing restorative practices

Implement behaviour management strategies and individualised support plans

Regularly review and analyse behaviour data to identify trends and patterns and implement appropriate interventions

Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the wider team

Manage day-to-day operation of internal isolation room

Work collaboratively with pastoral and teaching staff Qualifications and Skills:

A minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English

Experience of working with children of secondary age

A working knowledge of basic microsoft packages

Experience working with children or young people with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties

Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Resilience, patience, and a calm demeanour in challenging situations

The ability to work within a high pressure environment and to keep calm when under pressure

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people ANZUK - Who are we:

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