School Wellbeing & Behaviour Support Specialist

Newlands Girls' School; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible working

Personal time off

Onsite parking

Indoor pool

Gym discount

Induction & CPD

Job summary

Newlands Girls’ School is seeking a proactive Wellbeing and Behaviour Support Practitioner to help ensure all students feel safe and supported. You will provide targeted 1:1 or small group sessions for emotional wellbeing and behaviour, lead on intervention programmes, and supervise students in internal suspension.

The role requires working closely with students, parents, carers, staff and external agencies, bringing calm, initiative and a team-focused approach to a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience of working with young people with emotional, mental health or behavioural needs.
• Able to work as part of a team effectively.
• Proactive, flexible and able to adapt to ever-changing circumstances.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with students, parents and carers, colleagues and external professionals.
• Can work independently, use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience within a school environment, or training in supporting young people with their wellbeing or behavioural needs, would be an advantage, although training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 1:1 or small group sessions to support students with their emotional, mental health and behavioural needs.
• Participating in the creation, delivery and evaluation of behaviour intervention programmes to support individual students with a range of behaviour issues.
• Supervising students in internal suspension.
• Working collaboratively with, and supports, students, parents & carers, staff and external agency professionals.

Skills

Behaviour support

Mental health awareness

Teamwork

Effective communication

Job description

Newlands Girls’ School is seeking a proactive Wellbeing and Behaviour Support Practitioner to help ensure all students feel safe and supported. You will provide targeted 1:1 or small group sessions for emotional wellbeing and behaviour, lead on intervention programmes, and supervise students in internal suspension.

The role requires working closely with students, parents, carers, staff and external agencies, bringing calm, initiative and a team-focused approach to a busy school environment.