Behaviour Support Officer

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 – 11 from September 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together and are located next to each other. 

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is looking to appoint a motivated and inspiring Behaviour Support Assistant, to manage and coordinate the day-to-day function and development of the Refocus room, whilst supporting the students referred to the unit.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students who have behaved poorly in class and to facilitate an area used for isolation and personal reflection. It is essential that you can demonstrate experience of building positive working relationships with young people and support staff to monitor and enforce positive behaviour, both in and out of the classroom. 

Applicants must be highly organised and have a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Whilst previous experience is not essential, we are keen to recruit someone who is confident, supportive and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.

As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:

•       Opportunities for career progression

•       A competitive salary

•       Excellent professional development

•       All associate staff at Polymat are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme, a contributory pension scheme

•       An employee assistance programme

•       Season ticket loans

•       Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

•       Excellent catering facilities

•       Professional development bonus days

•       Opportunity to join CSSC Sports & Leisure, for a small monthly fee, benefits include free English Heritage membership, free taste card, family days out plus many other benefits

•       Work place employee assistance programme

 PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a social media check

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19 February 2023. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.