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Behaviour Support Practitioner
Job Posted: 24 days ago
Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Brent
Expire in: 4 days
Job Description
The school is seeking a committed and resilient Behaviour Support Practitioner to join the team. This role involves working closely with learners who have a range of needs, including SEMH and ASD/PDA, in a unique, nature-based learning environment. You'll play a key role in supporting the personal and academic development of individual learners or small groups, with a strong focus on behaviour support and emotional wellbeing.
Core Responsibilities
Uphold the school's safeguarding procedures and promote a safe, supportive environment.
Support learners across key curriculum areas: Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE, STEM, Forest Skills, Creative Arts, and Physical Education.
Assist in reviewing personalised plans such as IBSPs and PDRs, and help ensure learners are meeting EHCP targets.
Conduct assessments (e.g. PASS), maintain up-to-date records (e.g. School Pod), and provide written reports as needed.
Provide support and guidance to staff as required.
Adapt teaching and support strategies to suit individual learning styles and needs.
Maintain regular communication with families, supporting learning at home.
Deliver one-to-one or small group interventions where needed.
Use restorative and reflective practices to support learners' emotional development.
Build positive relationships with learners and proactively identify behavioural trends.
Take part in staff supervision, reflective practice, and CPD to share and develop best practices.
Role Purpose
You will provide targeted support to an assigned tutor group, assist in crisis management, and work closely with staff on behaviour strategies. The role includes contributing to the assessment and review of behaviour care plans, risk assessments, and individual learning plans with a strong emphasis on SEMH.
Key Requirements
Skills & Experience (Essential):
Strong behaviour management skills and experience delivering bespoke SEMH programmes.
Background in working with learners with ASD/PDA and SEMH needs in either primary or secondary settings.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A learner-focused approach with the ability to personalise support and learning opportunities.
Commitment to critical reflection and ongoing professional development.
Desirable:
Experience in outdoor education or Forest School settings.
Understanding of inter-agency work and behaviour intervention practices.
Personal Attributes (Essential):
Passion for the Forest School ethos and outdoor learning.
High level of emotional and physical resilience to work in all weathers and emotionally challenging settings.
Team player with strong values in safeguarding, inclusion, and learner wellbeing.
High expectations of behaviour and outcomes for all learners.
Desirable:
A good sense of humour and a proactive, forward-thinking attitude.
Qualifications
Required:
5 GCSEs at grades A–C (or equivalent).
Willingness to complete any relevant training identified by the school.
Desirable:
Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 Safeguarding, or Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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