Positive Behaviour Support Officer
About This Role
Ambition and Excellence for All
At Winsford Academy, our core belief is that students come first and that all children, irrespective of their background should receive an excellent education.
We are looking for excellent candidates to ensure the academy is a calm and safe environment where students can thrive. To support a visible presence, a physical requirement for Positive Behaviour Support Officers is to visit classrooms and patrol corridors to ensure all students are in lessons and engaging with their learning. As part of the RESET (on call) system, Positive Behaviour Support Officers will support students who need to regulate their behaviour, escorting to one of the inclusion rooms to RESET, reflect and reengage.
Positive Behaviour Support Officers will be skilled professionals who can deescalate behaviour. They will support the Inclusion Manager to ensure students engage with learning in the RESET Inclusion Room and attend timetabled intervention sessions.
WA is a fully inclusive school so ideal candidates will be passionate about social mobility and have a determination for all students to achieve their potential.
Benefits of working at WA:
Alongside knowing that you are making a positive difference to the lives of young people, working at WA means that you will benefit from:
High quality professional development
Regular training to develop classroom practice and inclusive teaching strategies
A generous and secure pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Further details about the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to visit the academy, or any questions about the role or application process, please contact academy HR support lead Suzanne Pardoe Suzanne.Pardoe@winsford.ht.school
Our Safeguarding Commitment and Culture
Winsford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies at any time and without notice.