Positive Behaviour Support Lead

Witherslack Group; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Recommend a friend £1,000 bonus

Contributory pension up to 5%

Induction and on-the-job training

10 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Luxborough Court School, part of Witherslack Group, seeks an experienced professional to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. You will apply Positive Behaviour Support, develop behaviour plans, and collaborate with families and staff to create proactive strategies.

Applicants should have at least three years’ SEND experience, a SEN/Health & Social Care qualification, and a commitment to inclusive education. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs.
• Relevant SEN/Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Understanding of behaviour support plans and risk assessments.
• Experience identifying and delivering training needs.
• Experience working with young people and their families.

Skills

PBS knowledge

Behaviour support plans

Risk assessments

Training needs identification

Partnership with families

Proactive strategies

Education

SEN/Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

£40,400 - £44,229 + Excellent Benefits

What we do for you

• Salary: £40,400 - £44,229 (Dependent upon experience)
• Training: A full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 10 weeks of annual leave (Please note, you will be required to take these in line with school holidays)
• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer the opportunity to complete continued professional development through our annual performance review process.
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician's or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools
• Recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%

Location

Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 – 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a Premier League football club’s training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area.

There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The road links are good - the site is located near the M11, Junction 4.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years’ experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs
• A relevant qualification (SEN/Health & Social Care)
• In-depth knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Understanding of individual behaviour support plans, young person risk assessments and targeted support
• Experience of identifying and delivering training needs
• Extensive experience of working in partnership with young people and their families
• Ability to support others to understand behaviours and collaborate to create and implement proactive strategies

About the workplace

We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.