Behaviour Support Lead - Stockport, United Kingdom - Castle Hill High

Castle Hill High

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Stockport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Education - School
***- School Support Staff

Castle Hill High
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Castle Hill High School

The Fairway

Offerton

Stockport

SK2 5DS

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Behaviour Support Lead

Hours of post: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Type:
Permanent, Term Time Only

Salary:
Scale 6, points 18 to 22 - £29,269 to £31,364 FTE

(salary will be pro rata to term time hours)

Actually Salary:
£25,034.95 to £26,826.89

Required for:
As soon as possible
Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged , with significant and complex needs. We currently have 341 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc.

Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of others.

We are seeking to appoint a Behaviour Support Lead to work within the Hub, a base for students with complex needs.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEND overcome barriers to learning and promote their self-regulation and resilience then we would like to hear from you.

Please see below for further details.

Specific Duties

Work collaboratively with the Hub Lead, SENDCO's and Hub teachers to address the needs of pupils who require support with overcoming barriers to learning
Build positive relationships with pupils and establish a safe and supportive environment
Play a key role in developing and implementing individualised behaviour support plans and strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Confidently take the lead and direct staff when dealing with pupils displaying challenging behaviours
Deliver training to staff on using deescalation techniques and how to manage challenging behaviours
Assisting pupils in developing social and emotional skills, promoting selfregulation and resilience
Collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to supporting pupils
Monitor behavioural incidents on the online system, report on outcomes and identify key areas for interventions
Develop and support systems within the Hub that promote positive behaviour, especially the requirement for "unconditional positive regard" for all students at all times
Arrange and develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for pupils who are dysregulated both individually and in small groups where appropriate
To work proactively with staff to remove barriers to ensure full attendance in the Hub
Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning/behaviour and the consequences for their actions/decisions
Support pupils' access to learning, using appropriate strategies, resources etc.
Strong literacy and ICT skills
Support the work around British Values and the personal, social and moral development of our students.

You will need

Previous experience of working with young people with SEND
Previous experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour
Strong understanding of behaviour regulation strategies
A good understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how to manage these in an education setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with pupils, parents and staff
Empathy, patience and resilience to work effectively with pupils facing social, emotional and mental health challenges
A commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity and equality in education
To demonstrate confidence and adaptability in challenging circumstances

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Interviews:
To be confirmed

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Stockport Council - Valuing Diversity

salary from
***£25,034

contract
***permanent

working hours
***term time

***- 9 00 am- 1st Mar 2024