Support for Learning Lead — SEMH & Behavior Specialist

Southern Cross School; 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

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development and SEND

Job summary

Southern Cross School is a therapeutic special school focused on pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The Senior Lead Teaching Assistant will work directly with the Head Teacher, staff and families to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and inclusive learning across the school.

The role leads on SEMH support, behaviour monitoring, and the implemented approaches such as Relational Inclusion, Emotion Coaching and Hacking for Behaviour; the post requires safeguarding

Qualifications

• Substantial SEMH experience and barriers to learning.
• 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 inform interventions and outcomes.
• Capable of supporting 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 Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness values.

Responsibilities

• Lead on behaviour monitoring and analysis to support pupil progress.
• Oversee the effective use of IRIS within the school.
• Support the implementation of Trust initiatives including Relational Inclusion, Conflict Resolution, Emotion Coaching and Hacking for Behaviour.
• Work with staff to promote consistent approaches to behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Lead and develop support for pupils with SEMH needs within a therapeutic framework.

Skills

SEMH experience

Relationship building

Behaviour regulation

Tools

IRIS

Job description

Southern Cross School is a therapeutic special school focused on pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The Senior Lead Teaching Assistant will work directly with the Head Teacher, staff and families to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and inclusive learning across the school.

The role leads on SEMH support, behaviour monitoring, and the implemented approaches such as Relational Inclusion, Emotion Coaching and Hacking for Behaviour; the post requires safeguarding