Behaviour Support Worker
The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HTThis job expired on 14 August 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 August 2024 at 9am
Date listed
31 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday (TTO + INSET)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- CSET 8 £31,586 FTE, £29,878 prorated
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role
We are looking to appoint an emotional-intelligent and resilient person, who wants to be a positive role model for our students into this newly created role of Behaviour Support Worker. You will be an experienced, enthusiastic, proactive and resourceful person who is committed to supporting young people to thrive, overcome barriers and reach their potential. You will be responsible for overseeing the Ready to Learn (RTL) room, which is a critical component of how we manage and support behaviours in our school.
The successful applicant will be based at The Castle School working with students who need support to modify behaviour in order to access mainstream classes across key stages in a wide range of subjects. The role will involve the day to day responsibilities of overseeing RTL as well as being able to build and nurture relationships across the school, trust and external agencies.
About you
The role of HLTA - Behaviour is a crucial role in school and is a fantastic opportunity for a talented, student-centred, ambitious professional to play a key role in a progressive educational setting.
We are looking for:
- An experienced, enthusiastic, proactive and resourceful person who is committed to securing high standards for all young people.
- Someone with good communication and organisational skills that will include dealing with parents, outside agencies and the students.
- Someone who will provide inspiration and support to the student support team working around them.
- Someone who has a good level of literacy, GCSE (equivalent) or above
- An individual who has an understanding of the barriers to learning including social and emotional behaviour needs.
- Someone with good emotional intelligence and who is resilient
- Excellent organisation skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
What the school offers its staff
About us
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.
We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
We can offer you:
- Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow teachers to thrive
- A commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
- Values and vision that are lived not laminated
- An open and honest culture
- A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff
- Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
- Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dedicated counselling service
Further details about the role
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by the14th August, 9am. Interviews will take place on Monday 2nd September 2024.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Commitment to safeguarding
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.
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About The Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1472 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Castle School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cset-recruitment@cset.co.uk
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.
We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. It is an exciting time to join The Castle School with current building developments taking place, ready for the Sixth Form centre to merge onto the main site. The new Sixth Form centre and facilities will be opening in September 2024 and will include the Business Studies and Economics classrooms.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
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