Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

About Whitefield Academy Trust

Whitefield Academy Trust, located in Waltham Forest, comprises of Joseph Clarke School; for children with a vision impairment and /or additional needs and Whitefield School; for pupils with complex needs including autism, learning difficulties and sensory and physical impairments.  

Working across the Trust, we harness the specialist expertise of all our teams in order to deliver an outstanding school experience which combines high standards of teaching and learning with excellent pastoral care.

Through our Professional Development Services, we have an international reputation as experts in SEND provision.  We offer a range of training opportunities to teachers and support staff across London and the south east including Foundation Degrees, Initial Teacher Training as well as a number of short courses and talks.

We are also the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s chosen provider of Specialist Education Outreach Services and, as such, work with mainstream schools across the borough helping children and young people with SEND access the full curriculum.

The Role

We are looking to appoint full-time specialist practitioners to work with our pupils promoting Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) throughout the Trust.  

You will have a good understanding of the barriers to learning that those with SEND face as well as a positive approach to supporting pupils who display behaviours which cause concern. 

You will be responsible for undertaking functional assessments of behaviour of concern, supporting in the development and review of Positive and Proactive Support Plans, providing training and guidance on supporting pupils with behaviours of concern.  You will undertake training to become a PBS coach and a Team Teach trainer and will promote these approaches across the school. You will assist and support staff in preventing and managing behaviour of concern and model good practice. You will ensure accurate records are kept and provide a regular analysis of trends or patterns of behaviour.

Why join Whitefield Academy Trust?

Just as we seek to give our pupils an outstanding school experience, we want every member of our team to find being part of Whitefield Academy Trust a rewarding and enjoyable experience.  Whatever their role, we are committed to supporting each team member and giving them every opportunity to progress their careers within our Trust.

As such, every member of our team benefits from our:

• Exceptional Continuous Professional Development programme;

• Strong focus on staff welfare and wellbeing;

• Engagement forums which allow all team members the chance to be heard on matters
   relating to the running of the Trust and our schools;

• Excellent employment package including Training and Development, interest free loans
   for bicycle purchase, generous Local Government Pension Scheme and Employee
  Assistance Programme and childcare vouchers.

Find out more

For an informal conversation about the role please make an appointment with Mia Beales 0208 531 3426 ext. 109 to speak with our Executive Principal Chadia Filali-Moutei.

To download an application form visit www.whitefieldacademytrust.org.uk/jobs  or contact the Human Resources Department: Personnel@whitefield.waltham.sch.uk 

Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.  

The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit, ensuring best practice in our recruitment process is essential to our commitment.