Inclusion Co-Ordinator

The Priory School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise students in the internal inclusion area. The role involves fostering a positive atmosphere for students, helping them make informed decisions about their behavior, and supporting the wider pastoral team. Responsibilities include administrative duties related to logging student behavior and compliance with school policies. An emphasis on professional development and safeguarding children's welfare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of pupils in the inclusion area.
• Encourage and empower students in their behavior decisions.
• Assist with administration related to student behaviors.

Job description

Main Purpose

To provide daily supervision of pupils who attend the school’s internal inclusion area. Oversee the management of student behaviour in the inclusion area within the school. Create a calm working atmosphere with minimum disturbance. Provide restorative interventions to reduce instances of internal inclusion.

Duties & Responsibilities

Student social and emotional support

• Meet regularly with line manager to review work
• Liaise with parents in line with school policy.
• Encourage and empower students in the internal inclusion setting, fostering self-esteem and motivation.
• Provide information and guidance to empower students in making informed decisions about their behaviour.
• To support the wider pastoral team to investigate and record behaviour instances.
• To ensure the smooth running of the school's internal inclusion process.
• To collate age and ability appropriate work for pupils attending internal inclusion
• Ensure appropriate work is completed by all pupils attending internal inclusion
• Form positive and proactive relationships with pupils who attend internal inclusion and work to ensure they do not become repeat offenders.
• Collaborate with the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) regarding students needing additional behavioural support and with special educational needs (SEND).

Administrative duties

• Assist with administration in relation to logging student behaviours and sanctions.

Professional development

• Help keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness;
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Other Responsibilities

• Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and comply with all School policies and procedures
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the School and Trust
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required

The postholder may be required to carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the post. Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

This job description is subject to review, in negotiation with the post holder at any time. However, an annual review of this job description and allocation of responsibilities will take place as part of agreed performance management arrangements.