Job Description

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available within Fresh Futures' Brian Jackson College team. We are seeking an enthusiastic learning and behaviour support worker to join our team supporting one of our pupils to meet the outcomes on their education health care plan (EHCP). Working within a specialised social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) provision, the successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting 13-16 year olds both academically and socially to support our organisation's mission

Why the role exists and overall responsibility

Provide support to young people with social emotional and mental health needs to help reduce barriers to learning, improve attainment and educational outcomes To implement behavioural interventions to support engagement and promote self-confidence and improve emotional wellbeing of all pupils
Main activities

Pupil/client facing

Assist with pupils social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs with guidance from the Nurture Manager and Inclusion Manager Contribute to the delivery of successful lessons by providing supporting to tutors Encourage pupils to remain engaged in their education whilst promoting positive behaviour Support pupils during offsite visits and vocational educational activities Promote independence and life skills through student led activities Assist and support pupils with the development of key life skills To work proactively with new pupils assisting in a successful transition to Brian Jackson College To assist in the development, implementation, review, monitoring and evaluation of behavioural improvement and support plans Any other duties relevant to the FF and Brian Jackson College Actively support the staff team in the behaviour management of pupils between lessons and at social times
Processes and procedures

To operate within agreed professional, ethical and school policies when working with pupils and those involved with them Report safeguarding concerns to the safeguarding team in a timely manner Report Health and Safety concerns to admin in a timely manner
Admin based

Completing all relevant pupil documentation and record keeping
Safeguarding Duties and Responsibilities

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The following duties are expected of all staff:

proactively ensuring the effective implementation of Child Protection and other related policies ensuring full compliance with all relevant statutory regulations as well as all school policies, Health & Safety regulations etc. communicating effectively with all relevant stakeholders including colleagues, students, parents and outside agencies as appropriate.
Knowledge, training and experience required

Experience within SEMH and behavioural needs setting Experience of working with young people at KS3 & KS4 in an educational setting (formal or non formal) setting GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English. Teaching assistant qualification (desirable) Experience of Safeguarding children in education Knowledge of childhood trauma (desirable) Positive handling training (desirable) Must have a solid understanding of nurture and be willing to adapt to the colleges nurturing ethos Must have a solid understanding of EHCP's and provisions outlined on these plans Driving licence desirable and willing to travel across both provisions
Key personal characteristics

A team player with a positive, solution focused approach Flexible and reliable Inspiring, enthusiastic and enjoys working with young people Ability to work with young people who exhibit regular behavioural and emotional difficulties High tolerance levels A calm, understanding approach Resilient and able to adapt quickly to change Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Organised and excellent management skills Ability to relate effectively with pupils and staff Responds positively to resolve problems effectively ensuring that all are happy with the outcome Ability to work independently and use own initiative Works within data protection guidelines and always maintains confidentiality. Ensures personal and departmental appearance is of a high standard. Ability to work with young people from diverse social backgrounds
If you do not have a copy of the application form and associated documents, please download them by visiting https://freshfutures.org.uk/get-involved/work-with-us/

Completed application forms should be emailed to us at nicola.atkinson@freshfutures.org.uk and must arrive no later the closing date and time specified.

For further information regarding the role please contact Nicola Atkinson on 01924 408306 or via email at nicola.atkinson@freshfutures.org.uk

Job Type: 3 year fixed term contract

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: 17,948.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

SEMH: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person