Behaviour Support Co-ordinator

The Role

Exeter House School is an all through Education Provision (EP) for children and young people (CYP) with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. We are a supportive and nurturing community for CYP, aged 4 -19. Rated Good by Ofsted (Jun 23) and we are in a fantastic position of growth to be looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Coordinator who will provide specialist support to our CYP and conduct restorative work with them to aid positive behaviour. 

This opportunity will be varied and no two days the same, but it will be incredibly rewarding. We are a supportive network of professionals, welcoming, and we have fun as a team because we know what we do is hard work – but worth it! You will need to establish positive relationships and partnerships with our CYP, acting as role model and responding to the needs of individual students, as well as working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams. 

We are in search of a Behaviour Support Co-Ordinator who can:

Support colleagues in addressing the behavioural needs of all students, especially those who have significant behavioural challenges. For the full job description, please download the attached JD/PS, but at a snapshot, some of your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Using your specialist knowledge and skills to positively support and teach students to engage in socially appropriate behaviours.  
• You will work with students to identify, set and monitor behavioural targets.
• You will provide specialist advice, guidance and support to all colleagues relating to behaviour support and management.
• Be able to provide in-class coaching support for class employees in relation to behavioural challenges.
• You will manage a case load of identified students who require behaviour and emotional intervention.
• Liaise and meet with parents regularly regarding behavioural issues for identified students

Exeter House School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

Hours of work:   37 hours per week – 39 weeks per year

Contract type:   Permanent

Closing date : 14/07/2024

Interview date: w/c 22/07/2024

Commencement date: 01/09/2024

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education