School Inclusion & Behaviour Support Practitioner

Reading Borough Council; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (r1

LGPS pension

On-site day nursery (Kennet Day)

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Inclusion Support Practitioner to join the Behaviour Support Service within RISE. The role focuses on promoting inclusive practice for children whose behaviour challenges them, under the guidance of a SEND Specialist.

You will manage a caseload, provide practical support and coaching within educational settings, and help schools implement therapeutic and inclusive approaches including TTS, SCERTS and autism-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Education or a related field.
• Experience with primary school-aged children in a diverse community setting.
• Experience supporting children at risk of exclusion through therapeutic and relationship-based approaches.
• Understanding of behaviour as communication and ability to identify potential SEND needs.
• Experience working with schools and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed practice and inclusive education approaches.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous professional development.
• Desirable: knowledge of Therapeutic Thinking Schools (TTS), Autism Education Trust (AET) resources and the SCERTS framework.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with primary-aged children and school staff to support inclusive and therapeutic approaches to behaviour.
• Coach and support school staff in implementing evidence-based strategies that improve outcomes for children.
• Provide advice, support and constructive challenge to schools regarding behavioural needs and underlying SEND.
• Support schools to understand and apply the graduated approach and ordinarily available provision.
• Deliver and facilitate training and professional development opportunities for school staff.
• Coordinate support and signposting to relevant outreach services and specialist provision.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across RISE, Educational Psychology, School Improvement, Early Help and Children's Social Care services.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Support initiatives aimed at preventing school exclusions and promoting positive educational experiences.
• Stay up to date with current research and best practice relating to behaviour, inclusion and SEND.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Equality and inclusion commitment

Education

Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Education or related field

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Inclusion Support Practitioner to join the Behaviour Support Service within RISE. The role focuses on promoting inclusive practice for children whose behaviour challenges them, under the guidance of a SEND Specialist.

You will manage a caseload, provide practical support and coaching within educational settings, and help schools implement therapeutic and inclusive approaches including TTS, SCERTS and autism-informed practice.