Behaviour Support Officer

Behaviour Support Officer
Grade 4, Scp 5-7, £13,392 - £13,933 (actual salary per year)
30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm (30 minutes lunch break)
Permanent
Starting September 2021

The Yorkshire and the Humber Co-operative Learning Trust (YHCLT) was formed in September 2016 and is now responsible for 9 schools across Hull, 2 secondary and 7 primary schools.

We are committed to ensure that all of our schools have access to high quality support services to underpin the excellent work our schools do in educating our pupils.

Required to start as soon as possible, a Behaviour Support Officer to provide pastoral and learning support to students at Kelvin Hall School. You will work alongside the Pastoral Year Leaders assisting in the implementation of agreed support strategies and restorative practice where necessary. We are looking for someone who believes in building strong relationships with students and families and is willing to go the extra mile to support them in being successful both in and outside of school. The role is to provide support and guidance to students, including support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist in the management and care of pupils around the school.   You will possess excellent communication skills and work closely with parents/carers.  In addition, you will be required to support student supervision before school and at break and lunch times.

The successful candidate will have;

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English
• The ability to establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model
• An understanding of the various barriers to learning, particularly in relation to those that would affect behaviour
• Experience of working in a school environment or similar for at least one year

In addition, the following personal qualities;

• To be empathetic and a good listener
• To be encouraging and motivating
• Excellent interpersonal skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking School which is committed to academic excellence; continual development of staff; and innovative teaching and learning strategies. This is within the context of outstanding pastoral care and curricular provision to ensure the best possible student experience.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Fraser on 01482 342229

Closing date: Wednesday 7th July 2021 4pm

Interviews: Week commencing 12th July 2021

Visits to the school are challenging in the current climate but we recognise the importance of a visit when considering an application. We will offer socially distanced visits, for individuals only, with masks worn, at 3.30 pm when the school site is quiet or should you wish to have an informal and completely confidential discussion please contact Helen Harrison (PA to the CEO and Executive Trust Team) via email harrisonh@yhclt.net or telephone Kelvin Hall School on (01482) 342229 to arrange this.

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YHCLT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers as well as with the Disclosure and Barring Service.