behavioral Student Support - Aspire People Limited : Job Details

_____________________________________JOB PURPOSEThis role focuses on supporting student well-being and behaviour management to ensure all students can fully access learning and enrichment opportunities. You will help monitor and evaluate pastoral strategies while supporting staff in addressing the needs of children who face barriers to learning, enabling them to reach their full potential.________________________________________KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStudent Support & Behavioural Intervention* Build productive, trusting relationships with students and serve as a positive role model* Provide one-to-one and group mentoring sessions to support student well-being* Support students with their learning both inside and outside the classroom* Identify students who would benefit from additional support and develop action plans with colleagues* Deliver tailored learning interventions for students with social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties* Provide information and guidance to help students make informed choices about their learning, behaviour, and attendanceBehavioural Management & Reintegration* Support students excluded from normal timetables, including planning their reintegration* Supervise students during "time away" periods and develop return-to-class strategies* Lead friendship and social interaction groups to improve student relationships* Support smooth transitions for students entering or leaving the school provisionProfessional Collaboration & Strategy Development* Work closely with the Pastoral Manager on student transition and induction processes* Collaborate with staff to plan, evaluate, and adjust learning activities* Provide feedback to staff on effective strategies for supporting students* Support the development and monitoring of: o Behaviour Management Strategies (BMS)o Education Support and Protection Systems (ESPS)o Risk assessments* Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and support sessionsCommunication & Partnership Building* Maintain regular communication with senior leaders about students under your care* Build constructive relationships with parents and carers, facilitating home-school partnerships* Exchange information with families to support their child's attendance, access, and learning* Support home-to-school community links through events such as parents' evenings* Attend parents' evenings and school events as requiredRecord Keeping & Safeguarding* Maintain accurate records and robust tracking systems for all supported students* Document and measure the impact of your interventions on student progress* Immediately report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead* Ensure all work complies with Health and Safety requirements* Attend required meetings and training sessionsProfessional Standards & Development* Engage in appropriate professional development and performance management* Uphold the school's ethos, vision, and aims* Maintain high standards of personal integrity and professionalism* Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required* Undertake additional duties as required to ensure smooth school operations________________________________________SUPERVISIONSupervising Officer: Pastoral Lead Level of Supervision: Work within established guidelines, subject to supervisor scrutinyStaff Supervised: None________________________________________PERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential RequirementsExperience:* Substantial experience working with families of students with special educational needs in school or care settingsSkills & Abilities:* Strong leadership qualities combined with excellent teamwork skills* Ability to motivate and inspire others* Deep empathy and understanding of adolescent students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs* Ability to build confidence in students* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Flexible yet well-organized approach to work* Crisis management and de-escalation capabilities* Strong problem-solving skillsTraining & Education:* Level 3 Education qualification* Commitment to undertake relevant training, including child protectionPersonal Qualities:* Positive and empathetic attitude toward children with special needs* Flexible approach to work challenges* Ability to lead while working effectively as part of a teamDesirable RequirementsExperience:* Experience working with students with Autism and/or mental health difficultiesTraining:* Formal training in care of children/young people* Autism-specific training* First Aid certification* Health and Safety training* Counselling qualificationsOther:* Further qualifications in youth management and support* Valid driving licenseContraindications* Criminal convictions involving offenses against children or young persons________________________________________Additional InformationThis role requires working in a dynamic educational environment focused on supporting students with diverse behavioural and pastoral needs. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to student welfare while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and educational support.Key Focus Areas:* Behavioural intervention and management* Crisis de-escalation and support* Student reintegration strategies* Building positive relationships with students who have complex needs and sensory overload* Supporting students with complex emotional and behavioural needsAspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.