In this role, you will support students who are facing behavioral or emotional challenges. You will manage a calm classroom space, help them stay on track with their schoolwork, and create step-by-step plans to help them successfully return to their regular lessons.
Benefits
* Term-Time Only Contract: Enjoy a perfect work-life balance aligned with school holidays, giving you all half-terms and summer breaks off.
* Free On-Site Parking
* In-House Training: Receive, ongoing professional development delivered directly on-site
* Free Hot Drinks: Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate available all day in the staff room.
Responsibilities
* Manage the Respite Space: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the internal inclusion environment, ensuring a calm, structured, and purposeful atmosphere.
* Academic Support: Coordinate with subject teachers to ensure isolated students remain caught up on their core curriculum work.
* Transition Planning: Develop and execute individualized reintegration strategies to help students confidently return to mainstream lessons.
* Mentoring & De-escalation: Use positive behaviour management and mentoring techniques to teach students emotional self-regulation and coping mechanisms.
Requirements
* DBS Certification: You must hold a valid Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be completely willing to apply for a new one.
* Relevant Experience: Proven experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or SEND needs within a school, alternative provision, or youth work setting.
* Crisis Management: Exceptional de-escalation skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to work effectively with teachers, parents, and external agencies.
Please email us your CV and a cover letter today
Salary description
£21000.00 - £22500.00 per year