About this role
We are seeking an Active Support Practitioner - to sit within our Connections team - to support the development of high-quality, person-centred practice across Dysart School 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 developmentExperience supporting pupils with complex needs to increase engagement, participation and independence within a school environmentExperience/knowledge of PBS-informed or person-centred practice within a school settingExperience supporting and modelling best practice for staffExperience working with pupils with communication differences, supporting interaction, engagement and participationUnderstanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and relevant legislation, aligned with PBS values of dignity and respectWorking knowledge of health and safety procedures, supporting safe and least-restrictive practice in line with PBS principlesGCSE grade 9–4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics