SpringwellBehaviour Support Assistant - Grade 7
Overview
The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with children with complex needs within a school setting. Under direction, you will prepare and provide in-class behaviour support across the school, to be a Securicare Physical Intervention trainer where you will lead or support training for staff, coach teams in positive behaviour, to liaise with EP’s and outside agencies and proactively work with class teams to manage, understand, and plan for behaviours.
Key Accountabilities
• Establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with pupils, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the specific academic, physical and emotional/behavioural needs of individuals and groups of pupils within the school and respond to them effectively
• Encourage and support good behaviour acting as a positive role model and to deal with behaviours that challenge in accordance with school policies and following appropriate training
• To work with pupils or groups of pupils supporting behaviours and regulation
• As directed by the leadership team, to liaise with outside agencies, parents and carers where appropriate, in respect of individual children
• Assist with general school duties. These may include:
➢ Supervision of pupils during playtimes and lunchtimes
➢ Supervision of pupils entering and leaving school premises
Specific:
1. Under the direction of the Deputy Head and Assistant Heads (AHTs) and prepare and provide in class behaviour support across the whole school -
2. To support behaviour reactively in liaison with the AHTs
3. Once in post and experienced, to be a Securicare Physical Intervention trainer and support training for staff
4. To proactively work with class teams to manage, understand and plan for behaviours
5. Coach teams in positive behaviour management strategies
6. To be a member of the Behaviour Team and attend Behaviour Team meetings
7. To attend class team meetings before and after school and therefore be able to be flexible with working hours, between agreed limits
Salary
Salary from £24262 to £28316 per year
Location
Springwell School
Hinkler Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 6DH
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Working pattern:
32.5 Hours PW
Monday - Friday: 8:45 am – 3:45 pm
Term time only, Permanent
How to apply:
To apply, please complete the application form and return to Rachel Ambrey, HR Lead, by email to [email protected]. Alternatively, please post your completed application to HR at Springwell School, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6DH. We do not accept CV’s.
Interview process:
If successfully shortlisted, you will complete an observation in class prior to a 2 panel, face to face interview.
Safeguarding:
Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a full online check of social media platforms as per the updated guidance in KCSIE 2022.
If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 24th February 2026, then unfortunately on this occasion you have not been successfully shortlisted for interview. Please note that we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We may also interview candidates at a mutually convenient time before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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