Behaviour Support Worker
Kirkburton Middle School
Kirklees
- £18,000 - £19,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Term Time + 5 days – 32.5 hours per week
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 6 June 2022
Job overview
Kirkburton Middle School is a thriving, over-subscribed and highly successful school catering for pupils between the ages of 10 and 13. Teachers at Kirkburton can really teach as pupils have outstanding behaviours for learning – as recognised by OFSTED in November 2021. We encourage our staff to take risks and enjoy their work as we believe this leads to exceptional progress and strong relationships.
We are looking for an energetic and empathetic person to join our friendly and forward thinking support team who are committed to improving the lives of children and young people. You will initially, primarily, be supporting one child with their academic, personal and social development however there may be times when you will be required to work with additional pupils. Your role will include supporting learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties through active engagement sessions, one to one behaviour mentoring and in class support. You'll be required to use a reflective approach to learners and be able to work creatively and proactively. It is essential that the appointed person is able to balance the need for an empathetic but structured and consistent approach to support.
Job Specification:
• Working with individual pupils or small groups of pupils
• Working with pupils to modify behaviour
• Provide emotional support if required
• Encourage appropriate social interactions
• Maintain professional standards at all times
Person Specification:
• Experience working with young people who may present challenging behaviours
• Resilience and patience, compassion and understanding
• An ability to be proactive, creative and empathetic
• To be able to follow detailed behaviour support plans (BSPs), individual education plans (IEPs)
• To adhere to the school's policies and practices
• Ideally you will be Team Teach trained (not essential)
Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended (our facilities need to be seen to be believed). Should you wish to arrange a visit, please email Mrs Catriona Mitchell, Headteacher’s PA, cmitchell@themast.co.uk or telephone 01484 22737.
Application is via the Trust Application Form which can be found on the school website.
https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/job-vacancies
Completed applications should be addressed to Mr Chris Taylor, Headteacher, at the school address or via email to cmitchell@themast.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Monday 6th June 2022 at 12 noon.
The interview date is expected to take place during week commencing Monday 13th June 2022.
The start date for the successful candidate is September 2022.
If we have not contacted you by Monday 20th June 2022 please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please accept this as acknowledgement of the time and interest you have shown.
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About Kirkburton Middle School
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- Kirkburton Middle School
- Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield
- West Yorkshire
- HD8 0TJ
- United Kingdom
Our School
Kirkburton Middle School is a mixed, non-denominational academy middle school for pupils aged 10-13. We are a highly popular, oversubscribed and ambitious school with 510 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves in being a vibrant and inclusive school that is passionate about the continuous development of the `whole child’ within a middle school setting.
The three years between the ages of ten and thirteen are characterised by rapid physical, social and emotional change and are of great significance in the academic and social development of young people. Kirkburton Middle School provides a welcoming and secure environment in which pupils enter as young children and leave as confident young adults, each developing at the rate that is right for them. Academic standards at the end of Year 8 are above average and there is a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities. The ethos of the school is a particular strength: welcoming, harmonious, inclusive and mutually supportive. Relationships between all members of the school community are excellent.
In 2016, the school was proud to became part of the Mast Academy Trust, which also includes Shelley First School, Scissett Middle School and Birdsedge First School.
Our Vision
We aim to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who have a love of learning and who always aspire to achieve their full potential. We do this by creating a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment where success is carefully is nurtured through support, challenge and excellence.
Our Core Values
All members of our school community strive to be-
Welcoming
Empathetic
Aspirational
Resilient
Enthusiastic
Knowledgeable
Motivated
Successful
Our Motto - Enjoying, Achieving, Succeeding Together
Enjoying –
We believe learning should be enjoyable for everybody but this doesn’t necessarily mean easy. Often the greatest pleasure in life comes from overcoming the biggest challenges.
Achieving –
We strive to ensure all pupils achieve highly regardless of background or starting point.
Succeeding Together –
We are a community which champions individuality and collaboration. We believe in the power of working together and respecting each other in order to achieve common goals.
Chris Taylor
Executive Headteacher
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