Behaviour Practitioner
Portfield School
BH23 6BP
- £22,000 - £32,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- July - August 2022
- Apply by:
- 10 June 2022
Job overview
Are you a dedicated to enabling people with autism to reach their potential? Are you curious in your approach to finding solutions? Are you courageous and disrupt traditional views for positive practice?
If the answer is yes, it sounds like you have the same values as us!
Share your skills and knowledge with us and join the Therapy Team at Portfield School as a Behaviour Practitioner.
In this role, you will be working directly with our students from ages 4 - 19 to embed PBS practice increasing positive outcomes and learning opportunities for our students. You will join a close-knit team of clinical professionals in occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, music therapy and dance movement therapy.
You will also use your expertise to:
Work closely with students and staff to conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments
Develop Positive Behaviour Support plans using evidence-based practice
Teach support teams how to implement these plans effectively using a Behavioural Skills Training approach
Monitor PBS plans to ensure adherence and make alterations where required
Contribute to and deliver training programmes that increase understanding of PBS so that high quality support for the individual is provided
Keep informed of the latest research findings and best-practice guidance within the field
We are looking for a candidate who is compelled by what is ethical and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we are supporting. The person must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team and demonstrate excellent time management, communication and organisational skills.
What we want from you:
Proven experience working directly with people who have ASD and/ learning disabilities
Experience conducting or involved in Functional Behaviour Assessments and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans for individuals with ASD and/ intellectual disabilities
Adept in all Microsoft Packages
An MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support (desired)
Why join us?
A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most.
Cycle to work scheme
Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, this will be paid for by Autism Unlimited.
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer.
About Portfield School
- Portfield School
- Parley Lane, Christchurch
- Dorset
- BH23 6BP
- United Kingdom
Mission Statement
To enable every autistic student to achieve their full potential
Values
• Resilience
• Partnership
• Care
• Courage
• Curiosity
Who we are
Portfield School is exceptional due to the staff team that support our students. Their dedication, hard work, perseverance, and high expectations allow the students to thrive and achieve. All staff demonstrate high levels of compassion and understanding that brings out the best in every student. Our flexible approach supports students with their additional needs whilst creating an individual pathway that challenges and supports them to be the best that they can be.
Our skilled team of teachers, teaching assistants and therapists work collaboratively to design a personalised learning programme, tailored to the needs, strengths and interests of every student.
Partnership working is central to the success of our students; we are committed to working with our families to support the progress and well-being of their child. Families have regular contact with the team at Portfield School who offer high levels of support and advice.
What we do
At Portfield School we are proud of a truly unique curriculum design, which is flexible, creative and tailored to the individual. The curriculum offer is holistic and enables the self-confidence, resilience and self-advocacy of the students to bloom as well as allowing the individual to achieve accredited qualifications. In addition to academic achievement, we build emotional wellbeing and resilience and develop the students’ social and independence skills.
Our holistic curriculum includes not only education, but also therapy, the development of skills for life, independence, and a focus on accessing the world of work through a highly tailored work experience programme.
At Portfield School, respect and equity underpin everything we do. We recognise the amazing attributes that each of our students have, and we support their continual development to enable everyone to thrive. Our students are encouraged to take on new challenges, engage in appropriate risk-taking and apply the skills they have learnt their whole lives.
Most importantly, we inspire our students, finding creative ways to navigate challenges and ensuring that they have the skills to be independent adults who can make meaningful choices and take an active role within their community.
Each of our students receives a high-quality education delivered through the immensely capable and effective hands of our specialised school team. We have a highly motivated, talented, and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who have high aspirations for our young people. We provide a caring and challenging environment ensuring that all students reach their full potential.
Inclusion is at the heart of our school where all pupils are nurtured and encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop into creative and ambitious learners. We are extremely proud of their achievements and take every opportunity to celebrate them.
We are immensely proud of Portfield School which provides education to students from the age of 4 to 19. Our team is a dedicated group of individuals who make it their sole purpose to improve the lives of our students and find ways to make the impossible, possible.
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