Isolation Room Co-Ordinator

Sure Start Staff; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking an Isolation Room Co-ordinator in Rochdale to manage student behavior during internal exclusions. The role involves overseeing the Isolation Room operations while supporting students' learning and behavior. Candidates must have strong communication skills and experience in behavior support and incident management. This full-time position offers a salary between £21,293 and £23,481 per annum, along with benefits including pension membership and health packages.

Benefits

Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund

Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications

Employee coaching and mentoring programmes

Optional health benefits package

Free use of gym facilities

Staff activities and Wellbeing Café

Access to blue light discount registration

Free staff car parking

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Mathematics and English grades A to C or equivalent.
• Experience in behavior support and incident de-escalation is essential.
• Familiarity with general software systems, especially Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Isolation Room ensuring a safe environment.
• Support students’ learning and behavior by providing appropriate feedback.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and staff regarding student progress.

Skills

Behaviour support

Incident de-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Mathematics & English Grade A to C or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Isolation Room Co-ordinator

Location: Rochdale

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (term time only)

8.15am – 15.15pm Monday – Friday

Salary: £21,293 - £23,481 per annum (starting scale point is dependent on experience)

Start date: As soon as possible following a successful interview (upon receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks)

Purpose of the Role

As the Isolation Room Coordinator for our Educational client, you will manage the academy’s Isolation Room as a key part of the behaviour management system, helping to reduce repeat isolations and student exclusions.

You will maintain high behaviour expectations and a focused working environment, supporting students’ academic progress and personal development during internal exclusion.

You will be supported by behaviour managers, Heads of Year, and senior leaders, with teamwork playing a vital role in helping you carry out the job effectively.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the Isolation Room, ensuring students are supervised in a safe, calm, and positive environment.
• Support students’ learning and behaviour, providing appropriate work, feedback, and encouragement.
• Communicate with parents / carers and staff about students’ progress and any barriers to learning.
• Implement the Behaviour for Learning Policy and promote strategies for positive behaviour.
• Work closely with pastoral staff, SENDCO, Heads of Year, and external agencies to support students’ needs and relationships.
• Monitor behaviour, address incidents, and maintain accurate records in line with school policy and data protection requirements.
• Contribute to pastoral data analysis, interventions, and improvements to Isolation Room procedures.
• Maintain resources, support school-wide policies, and act as a positive role model for students.
• Undertake relevant training to ensure safeguarding and pastoral care responsibilities are met.

Benefits

• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF)
• Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications
• Employee coaching and mentoring programmes
• An optional package of health benefits from Simply Health which includes GP appointments, money back for eye tests, prescriptions and more.
• Free use of brand-new gym facilities
• Staff activities, including a Wellbeing Café
• Access to register for blue light discount
• Free staff car parking

Required Experience & Qualifications

• GCSE Mathematics & English Grade A to C or equivalent.
• Experience of carrying out a role that involved behaviour support, restorative measures and incident de-escalation.
• Experience of using general software systems, which includes Microsoft Word and Excel etc.
• Experience of assisting others with their learning.
• Experience of assisting people in crisis.
• Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities offered by the Academy and Academy Trust.

Next Steps

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, once reviewed if successful for the role one of our team will give you a call.

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted by Sure Start Staff to discuss the opportunity further!