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We seek an enthusiastic person to join our Inclusion Team. The ideal candidate will provide direct support for students with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties in our Inclusion Hub and work with and help facilitate those students successful inclusion in school life.
Duties
• To encourage the inclusion of pupils with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties in a mainstream setting by using positive behaviour management techniques, de-escalation and SEMH strategies designed to develop the pupils' ability to behave appropriately.
• To make a practical contribution to the implementation of an agreed school plan, designed to support a pupil's Individual Education Plan and/or the development of positive behaviour management systems in the school that are designed to promote and reinforce appropriate behaviour.
• To model, within class, support strategies designed to encourage and develop appropriate behaviour in a variety of settings, i.e., with individuals and group/whole class settings.
• To work with teachers and the Hub Lead to resource the Hub and create resources for the Hub.
• To help create and be responsible for action plans for given students.
• To work with students 1-1, in small groups to assist with accessing the curriculum given
• To support the Hub Lead with any extra curricula, enrichment or cultural capital initiatives.
• To liaise with teachers and wider colleagues to develop plans to address students' needs.
• To respond to individual pupils' needs by implementing a range of strategies including basic counselling.
• To act as the link with the attendance officer and, in liaison with him/her, receive and check data on attendance and punctuality; taking any necessary remedial action.
• To be responsible for oversight of the behaviour points, attendance and rewards system and keeping central records of those that attend the hub.
• To supervise the Hub during break and lunch time as required.
• To be trained in and use TPP strategies.
• To attend relevant meetings.
• To supervise the room during lunchtime.
• To liaise with parents regarding pupil support matters and responding to incidents of challenging behaviour.
• To be aware of and working within the School's policies relating to Child Protection and physical contact with pupils.
• To take personal responsibility to make a decision when appropriate to inform parents by letter of incidents that may have occurred.
General Duties
• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
• To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy
The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
About the School
The Billericay School is a heavily oversubscribed comprehensive in Essex with a specialism in Mathematics and Computing. The school has polite and engaged students who want to learn and benefits from good parental support.
With direct links to the 'Outstanding' Billericay Educational Consortium, The Billericay School is renowned for the high standards of CPD it delivers as well as the collaborative and supportive ethos it promotes amongst staff.
Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.
How to apply
When applying for this position, please use The Billericay School application form, which can be found on our school website under Vacancies: https://www.billericayschool.com/vacancies/
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Information about the School
CARING ABOUT SUCCESS
Our School offers:
• Proven standards of academic excellence
• Outstanding educational resources
• A commitment to student care and discipline
• A vibrant and successful Sixth Form
• Enrichment through an extensive and diverse extra-curricular programme
We expect from all our students:
• A commitment to hard work and success
• Self-reliance and a sense of responsibility
• Respect and tolerance for others
The most important resource in any school is its staff. The success of The Billericay School is largely due to our committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff. Our concentration on teaching and learning produces excellent exam results and an orderly atmosphere. The school is committed to high standards in the professional development of its staff and we aim to develop all our employees professionally to improve educational standards, maintain high morale and assist in recruitment and retention.
Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.
About the Trust
We are a small Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.
Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.
Additional Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits (*Subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under
• Annual onsite flu vaccination programme
• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays
• Discounted Tastecard subscription
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Danielle Ancient, PA to the Headteacher on 01277 655191 or via email to info@billericayschool.com
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in our school and we look forward to hearing from you. More information can be found on our school website: www.billericayschool.com