Lead for Learning & SEMH Support - Therapeutic School

Southern Cross School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme and well

Professional development and SEND培训

Job summary

Southern Cross School is seeking a passionate Senior Lead Teaching Assistant (Support For Learning) to lead SEMH-focused support within a growing therapeutic special school. You will work with the Head Teacher to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and inclusive learning across the school.

The role involves leading on behaviour monitoring, using IRIS effectively, and implementing Trust initiatives such as Relational Inclusion and Emotion Coaching to support vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Strong understanding of behaviour regulation, emotional wellbeing and inclusion.
• Calm, resilient and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Experience analysing information and using data to identify trends and inform interventions.
• Ability to guide colleagues in promoting positive behaviour and pupil safety.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Shares values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness.

Responsibilities

• Lead on behaviour monitoring and analysis.
• Oversee effective use of IRIS.
• Support implementation of Trust initiatives including Relational Inclusion, Conflict Resolution, Emotion Coaching and Hacking for Behaviour.
• Collaborate with staff to promote consistent approaches to behaviour management and emotional regulation.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour regulation

Emotional wellbeing

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Southern Cross School is seeking a passionate Senior Lead Teaching Assistant (Support For Learning) to lead SEMH-focused support within a growing therapeutic special school. You will work with the Head Teacher to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and inclusive learning across the school.

The role involves leading on behaviour monitoring, using IRIS effectively, and implementing Trust initiatives such as Relational Inclusion and Emotion Coaching to support vulnerable learners.