Inclusion Team Consultant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to frequent and relevant CPD

Job summary

Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit, operated by Worcestershire County Council, seeks an Inclusion Team Consultant. You will advise mainstream staff on pupils at risk of exclusion and help build positive behaviour approaches with schools, families and external agencies.

The role is full-time at 35 hours with part-time hours considered, and enhanced DBS clearance is required for appointment.

Qualifications

• Experienced inclusion practitioner with DBS checks
• Proven ability to identify pupils at risk of exclusion
• Capacity to coach mainstream staff and SENCOs in inclusion strategies
• Commitment to CPD and new inclusion approaches

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and practical inclusion strategies for pupils whose behaviour may put them at risk of exclusion
• Identify pupils at risk of exclusion and their specific needs
• Motivate and support mainstream teachers and SENCOs to put inclusion strategies in place
• Work with staff, families and external agencies to develop positive behaviour approaches
• Help promote pupil engagement, wellbeing and successful outcomes

Skills

Inclusion expertise

Behaviour support

Motivate teachers

Flexible working

Empathy

Initiative

Job description

This Inclusion Team Consultant post sits within Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit, a maintained school run by Worcestershire County Council. The work centres on advising mainstream staff on pupils whose behaviour may put them at risk of exclusion, and on building positive behaviour approaches with schools, families and outside agencies. The unit also gives inclusion support to 113 primary, first and middle schools across South Worcestershire, and the post is full-time at 35 hours, with part-time hours considered. Fit depends on an enhanced DBS check, which is conditional on appointment.

What the job involves

• Provide expert guidance and practical inclusion strategies for pupils whose behaviour may put them at risk of exclusion
• Identify pupils at risk of exclusion and their specific needs
• Motivate and support mainstream teachers and SENCOs to put inclusion strategies in place
• Work with staff, families and external agencies to develop positive behaviour approaches
• Help promote pupil engagement, wellbeing and successful outcomes

Experience

• Experienced inclusion practitioner

Skills & knowledge

• High expectations and a commitment to inclusion
• Advanced knowledge of identifying pupils at risk of exclusion and their needs
• Ability to motivate and support mainstream teachers and SENCOs in applying inclusion strategies
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing work environment
• Empathy, care and humility
• Working on own initiative with creative problem-solving

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks

Other

• Working effectively as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to work hard
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn and reflect on own practice
• Commitment to continuing professional development

What’s offered

• Access to frequent and relevant CPD