Job details

• Job role: Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours a week, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: OHACT Outer London, Grade E, SP – 25 20, Actual Salary: £26,678.00 - £29,099.61 (FTE £31,155.00 - £33,983.00)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an Active Support Practitioner - to sit within our Connections team - to support the development of high-quality, person-centred practice across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Active Support. The Active Support Practitioner will work directly within classrooms to coach, model and embed practice that supports pupils to be actively engaged, participate, communicate and make choices in their daily learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Active Support and PBS informed practice across the school, ensuring consistent, high quality practice across classrooms.
• Act as a key practitioner within the Connections Team, supporting the embedding of PBSPs and person-centred approaches into everyday classroom practice.
• Influence staff practice through modelling, coaching and respectful professional challenge, supporting a shift towards a PBS-informed approach focused on engagement, communication and participation.
• Contribute to staff development through training, discussion and reflective practice within classes, across the school and, where appropriate, across the academy trust.
• Support consistency of practice across classes, identifying strengths, themes and areas for development.

Key Requirements

• Secure understanding of SEND needs and development
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs to increase engagement, participation and independence within a school environment
• Experience/knowledge of PBS-informed or person-centred practice within a school setting
• Experience supporting and modelling best practice for staff
• Experience working with pupils with communication differences, supporting interaction, engagement and participation
• Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and relevant legislation, aligned with PBS values of dignity and respect
• Working knowledge of health and safety procedures, supporting safe and least-restrictive practice in line with PBS principles
• GCSE grade 9–4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

What the school offers its staff

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to the protection of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for these positions.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents: PBS Active Practitioner.pdf - 305 KB (opens in new tab)

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Outstanding special school for 150 pupils aged 4 to 19 who have a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. The school has high expectations for its pupils and believe there is no limit to their potential.

Our main site, located in Surbiton, is bright and well equipped to support the development of its pupils including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, a dedicated post-16 hub, accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas and generous grounds equipped for play and outdoor learning. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has also recently opened two satellite sites next to mainstream schools in the local area.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a progressive and innovative place to work and staff are offered opportunities through regular training and support to develop their own practice. To find out more about us visit www.dysartschool.org

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