PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Purpose:  

Lead and deliver targeted behavioural, emotional and social support for pupils with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The postholder will use HLTA-level expertise to help pupils regulate their behaviour, re-engage in learning and succeed in school. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families and external agencies, this role supports the school’s inclusive, trauma-informed approach to behaviour.

Main Duties

1.Pupil-Focused Behaviour Support

• Deliver structured, targeted support for pupils with SEMH needs in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Develop, implement and review individual behaviour support plans and regulation strategies
• Use trauma-informed approaches such as de-escalation, restorative conversations, emotion coaching and positive reinforcement.
• Provide support to pupils during key transition points in the day (e.g. arrival, breaks, end of day)
• Plan and lead short-term, evidence-based interventions (e.g. Zones of Regulation, Lego Therapy, social and emotional skills programmes)

2.Behaviour Leadership at HLTA Level

• Promote a consistent, relational and nurturing approach to behaviour across the school, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Monitor and track behaviour data, feeding back to the Inclusion Lead on patterns and progress.
• Lead on reintegration planning for pupils returning from suspension or alternative provision.
• Model best practice and coach staff on trauma-informed and relational approaches to behaviour.
• Contribute to the review and implementation of the whole-school behaviour policy and approaches.

3.Partnership and Multi-Agency Working

• Work in partnership with families to ensure consistency of behaviour strategies between home and school.
• Liaise with external professionals including Behaviour Support Services, CAMHS, Early Help and social care teams.
• Contribute to Early Help Assessments, EHCP reviews and multi-agency meetings as required.
• Accurately log behaviour incidents, safeguarding concerns and pupil observations using school systems (e.g. CPOMS)

4.Inclusion, SEND and Safeguarding

• Champion the inclusion of pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs in classroom and school life
• Support wider SEND and pastoral provision, including nurture groups and wellbeing support.
• Ensure all support practices align with safeguarding responsibilities and reflect Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing across the whole-school.

Why work for us?

• At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• QEGSMAT is a recognised Disability Confident employer.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.