Assistant Behaviour Support Officer

Polam Hall School; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England seeks an enthusiastic individual to assist the Behaviour Support Officer in helping students overcome barriers to their learning. The role involves working with at-risk students and collaborating with a broader team to promote positive outcomes. Applicants must have GCSEs in English and Maths and a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent. Energetic candidates with a passion for student success are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Friendly working atmosphere

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Experience working strategically in a team to support students.
• Knowledge of barriers young people face in education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Behaviour Support Officer with student support.
• Assist in the daily operation of the Prepare for Learning facility.
• Work with students at risk of permanent exclusion.

Skills

Experience supporting students in an organizational setting

Understanding of barriers to academic success

Ability to work in a team

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• To assist the Behaviour Support Officer in ensuring that all students reach their full potential by removing barriers to learning such as poor conduct.
• To assist with the daily operation of the Prepare for Learning facility.
• To work proactively with students who are at risk of permanent exclusion.

Liaising with: Behaviour Support Officer, Senior Leadership Team, Pastoral Leaders, Heads of Faculty, Learning Mentor, Attendance and Welfare Officer/assistant, SEND Manager, teachers, external outreach services, parents.

Polam Hall School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced individual to the following post, Will have experience of supporting students in an organisational setting. Working knowledge of the range of barriers young people experience in relation to achieving academic success and the ability to work strategically as part of a wider team in line with agreed behaviour management practice to support and encourage positive outcomes.

Qualifications at GCSE (or equivalent) are essential including in English and Maths as well as a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.

About Polam Hall School

Polam Hall School is a 4 - 16 all-through academy and is part of Woodard Academies Trust. We have 850 pupils on roll, with one and a half forms of entry in our Primary Phase and four forms in our Secondary Phase. Polam Hall is a school with a unique and long history which today is proud to be a fully comprehensive school serving the young people of Darlington. Our mission is to educate the whole child, developing leadership, compassion, character and academic ambition, through the combination of our Academic and Concordia Crescimus curricula. We have high expectations and aspirations for every member of our school community.

Polam Hall is a community where staff and students work together for common goals. We make every effort to develop our staff team, offering professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a wider Trust, yet retaining the friendly atmosphere of a small school. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team, who have children at the heart of their practice and who will help us to drive forward our aim: to deliver an outstanding education to every single one of our pupils.