Behaviour Support Manager
Reddish Hall School
Stockport
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22, 000 - £24,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 January 2019
Job overview
We are looking for a Pupil Support Manager to join our team at Reddish Hall School. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and review of the behavioural policy and the operational procedures establish within it. The ideal candidate will have experience working with pupils presenting challenging behaviour
Reddish Hall is an independent SEMH school situated in Stockport. The aim of the school is to encourage children to achieve and succeed personally, academically, socially and develop their self confidence that will enable them to cope in everyday situations and manage the transition from school to college or work environments. By rebuilding self-esteem and forging positive relationships, our pupils replace failure with success.
Reddish Hall School is part of the Acorn Care and Education Group, the second largest private sector provider of special needs education in the country operating 19 schools for children and young people who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.
About the role
Reporting to the Headteacher you will be responsible for monitoring the social, emotional and behavioural development of pupils within the school, seeking guidance where necessary. The Pupil Support Manager will work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop effective programmes for improving the social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing of our pupils. This may include working with pupils on an individual basis to provide intensive support.
The successful candidate will use rewards systems to promote pupil achievement and liaise with parents to ensure continuity of support and provide positive feedback. You will be responsible for integrating behaviour improvement techniques into learning programmes and review short term targets and Individual Behaviour Plans.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who has experience working within a SEN environment and has strong knowledge of positive approaches to behaviour management. The ideal candidate will be open to new ideas and have the ability to advise on behaviour management techniques. Experience developing bespoke behaviour management programmes is desirable but not essential.
Responsibilities
To oversea the school’s detention system, including controlling which pupils will be placed on detention
To use a range of strategies and techniques to de-escalate negative behaviour throughout the school
Design, implement and review Positive Handling Plans for pupils with specific or extreme management needs
Produce behavioural reports and information for annual reviews and pupil meetings
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Understanding of children with complex needs
Ability to handle difficult situations with sensitivity, confidentiality and discretion at all times
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
Evidence of the ability to self-organise, prioritise tasks and time management
Experience of Restrictive Physical Intervention Techniques
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A few reasons to work for us?
Continuous professional development & training for a clear career path
Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
No two days are ever the same
Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
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About Reddish Hall School
Reddish Hall School is a co-educational school catering for pupils aged 5-18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour- all of our young people have an Education Health Care Plan. The school accepts pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, though they may face additional challenges and diagnoses including ADHD, Asperger’s, SpLD, MLD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome or a variety of other conditions. Additionally, many of our pupils have serious social issues and very difficult home lives resulting in complex emotional difficulties.
All pupils attending Reddish Hall School have individual needs that have proved too complex to be addressed within a mainstream setting. The school provides effective support and a suitably differentiated curriculum, enabling them to progress and succeed to the best of their ability.
The aims and values of the school emphasise a commitment to provide a high quality provision for all our pupils.
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