Behaviour Support Worker
Kennet School
West Berkshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary Range: Salary Band B-C (£10.60 - £11.18 per hour)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2023
Job overview
Behaviour Support Worker
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus five occasional days
We are seeking a highly motivated, exceptional individual to take on the role of behaviour support worker. The successful candidate needs to have extremely high expectations to ensure all pupils achieve to the best of their ability.
Day-to-day activities will include supervision of a withdrawal room where pupils silently reflect on the Kennet values, personal support and challenge for our pupils, specific interventions, as well as liaison with subject teachers and external agencies (where required).
This role includes the opportunity to be involved in co-curricular life of the school, including the possibility of becoming an assessor for our DofE programme or participation in the CCF.
We are looking for applicants who have:
• experience working with children
• an interest in working with pupils with a range of behavioural and educational needs
• a caring, flexible, resilient professional approach.
All staff at Kennet have access to a range of benefits including a Cycle Scheme, local government pension scheme and annual flu jab. Kennet School is a highly oversubscribed and ambitious academy which seeks staff who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of the school.
Kennet School is a highly oversubscribed and ambitious academy which seeks staff who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of the school.
To Apply: Please apply via TES or complete and submit the school application form on our website to: Mr G Clegg, Deputy Head, Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 4LL - office@kennetschool.co.uk.
Closing Date: Monday, 9 October 2023
Interview Date: TBC
Kennet School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Kennet School
Welcome to Kennet School’s Career Site
Excellence Through Endeavour - Build your Career with Us
Discover what makes Kennet School a unique and rewarding place to build your career. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about our vision, culture, and current vacancies.
Our Vision & Beliefs
At Kennet School, learning is at the heart of everything we do. While many schools make this claim, for us it is a defining principle that shapes our daily practice.
Kennet is a vibrant, purposeful, and supportive place to work, offering diverse opportunities across a wide range of roles. Our staff are forward-thinking, creative and passionate about their subjects.
Our motto "Excellence through Endeavour" guides not only our pupils but also our entire community.
We foster a welcoming and rewarding environment, reflected in the number of colleagues who progress into leadership roles or return to Kennet after gaining experience elsewhere. Staff at Kennet embrace Dylan Wiliam’s mantra:
“If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they aren’t good enough but because they could be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.”Our Story
Founded in 1957, Kennet School has grown into a thriving 11–18 comprehensive with over 1,800 pupils and a successful Sixth Form of around 350 pupils.
We are proud of our commitment to excellence, recognised through multiple awards and accreditations, including:
- Artsmark
- Secondary Geography Quality Mark
- Eco School
- Exceptional Schools Award
- Music Mark School
- Quality in Careers Standard
- Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark (recognising our focus on mental health and well-being)
- Shakespeare Gold School.
Professional Growth at Kennet
At Kennet, we invest heavily in staff development, well above the national average. Whether through NPQs, Leadership Apprenticeships or MA programmes, we are committed to helping every colleague reach their potential.
For new staff and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), we provide tailored programmes that include:
- Dedicated mentorship and shadowing opportunities
- Weekly mentor meetings
- At least three professional development sessions per half term
- Extensive support through our role as local cluster lead for ECT training with UCL.
Staff Benefits
- High-quality professional growth programmes and clear progression pathways
- Supportive culture with lesson observation and coaching
- Tailored career support at all levels
- State-of-the-art facilities and resources
- Staff discount at our on-site Leisure Centre
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free access to Office 365 & Adobe Creative Cloud
- Free IT training courses
- Discounted vehicle breakdown cover
- Childcare support.
But don't just take our word for it... hear from our staff in the quotes below and watch Kennet School's video.
Recruitment Process
- We usually interview within one week of the closing date
- Shortlisted candidates will receive full details in advance
- All interviews include a tour of the tour and the chance to meet key staff.
Considering Kennet?
We'd love to meet you! Even if you don't see a suitable vacancy, we welcome conversations with teachers about career opportunities.
Email: office@kennetschool.co.uk to book a visit and experience Kennet in Action.
Further Information
For current vacancies and more about Kennet School, please visit our website.
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