SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist — GROW Program

The Sigma Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Eyecare scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Sigma Trust is seeking a suitably experienced behaviour support worker to join a Secondary GROW provision at The Stanway School in Colchester. You will support KS3 students with SEMH needs, helping them progress socially and academically while upholding safeguarding policies.

You will work closely with parents and colleagues, contribute to assessments, planning and reviews, and engage in ongoing CPD within a collaborative Trust environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in learning support/behaviour support or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Experience supporting KS3 children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to communicate with parents/carers to support partnership working and reviews.
• Willingness to work flexibly and creatively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection policies.
• CPD willingness and collaboration across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality specialist educational support for KS3 children with SEMH needs.
• Help children make progress in social, emotional development and learning.
• Develop, nurture and model positive relationships in line with GROW values.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are followed.
• Communicate with parents/carers to support partnership working and reviews.
• Be flexible and creative in delivery of support.
• Contribute to outreach across North East Essex Schools and staff development.
• Support assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluations.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in learning support/behaviour support

Job description

The Sigma Trust is seeking a suitably experienced behaviour support worker to join a Secondary GROW provision at The Stanway School in Colchester. You will support KS3 students with SEMH needs, helping them progress socially and academically while upholding safeguarding policies.

You will work closely with parents and colleagues, contribute to assessments, planning and reviews, and engage in ongoing CPD within a collaborative Trust environment.