About this role
- Sound experience of supporting pupils who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an SEMH setting.
- Experience of supporting pupils to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development from a pastoral perspective.
- Experience of intervening to support pupils in crisis or affected trauma by using either emotional or educational support.
- A nurturing, empathetic and holistic approach to behaviour management.
- The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with SEMH, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication and an indication of an unmet need.
- Experience of delivering bespoke interventions with a focus on reading and phonics to individuals or small groups of pupils.
- Experience of working in partnership with other staff members to support the delivery of bespoke strategies and interventions.
- Experience of supervising pupils over lunch and break times as directed.
- The ability to build relationships with pupils, families and key partners around the pupils.
- The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed.