Job Title: Behaviour Support Officer
Salary: Grade 13 - GBP25,183 - GBP27,269 (FTE), GBP20,160 - GBP21,830 (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 is 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.
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
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