Assistant Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

Teaching Vacancies; Swanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Swanley is seeking an Assistant Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to support the Lead PBS Practitioner in delivering high quality PBS. The role requires a candidate who has recently completed their MSc in PBS or ABA, offering the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. It involves working in a dynamic team to positively impact the lives of young learners facing significant challenges. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have completed an MSc in PBS or ABA.
• Experience working in emotionally sensitive environments is essential.
• Knowledge of policies related to the client group is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead PBS Practitioner in delivering high quality PBS.
• Work independently within a fast-paced team environment.
• Participate in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Skills

High level of communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to communicate sensitive information

Understanding of the impact of behaviours that challenge

Ability to make autonomous clinical judgements

Practical computing skills

Education

MSc in PBS or ABA

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working within our Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT) the Assistant PBS Practitioner will support the Lead PBS Practitioner in delivering high quality PBS across Parkwood Hall Cooperative Academy (PHCA). This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who have just completed their MSc in PBS or ABA and want to develop their practical knowledge and skills whilst working in a fast-paced dynamic environment under the supervision of an experienced Lead PBS Practitioner.

• High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive, or difficult.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to students, carers and colleagues.
• An understanding of the impact of behaviours that challenge.
• An ability to make autonomous clinical judgements involving highly complex facts and situations.
• Up to date knowledge of policies and procedures and clinical issues relating to specific client group.
• Practical computing skills including the use of databases and spreadsheets.

What the school offers its staff

Parkwood Hall is a day school for pupils aged 8-19 years with moderate to severe learning difficulties and other complex needs including autism and language difficulties. We are passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and pupils are valued and supported so that we can all ‘grow, learn and flourish.’

Parkwood Hall aims to provide an outstanding and supportive learning environment which challenges students to achieve success. The core learning values, which are at the centre of the curriculum, focus upon developing the student’s resilience and ability to make informed life choices.

As we enter an exciting time of growth and development, we are looking for an Assistant Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner who is passionate about supporting positively and changing people’s lives for the better.

Further details about the role

We are looking for a candidate who is compelled by what is ethical and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people we are supporting. Due to the nature of the PBS team and the fast-paced environment it works within, you will be able to work independently, as well as part of a team and demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills. The candidate will understand the requirement to be operational in the school, willing to support the staff when needed. They will be dedicated to making the school a centre of excellence for Positive Behaviour Support.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.