SEMH behaviour support- Romsey

Job description

SEMH behaviour support- Romsey

The successful candidate must hold a valid Team Teach certificate. You will be working with pupils between 9 and 18 years old with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. The pupils have temporarily or permanently excluded from mainstream education and regularly display challenging behaviour. You will be able to build a rapport with young people and establish values based on mutual respect, trust and understanding. The role is 5 days per week, operating between 08.30 and 15.30, Monday to Friday.

As a Team Teach trained Teaching Assistant you will:

• Be able to state the basic values, rationale and principles of the Team-Teach Approach
• Have a knowledge and understanding of relevant legal standards and expectations related to use of force
• Have knowledge and understanding of the reporting, recording, monitoring and evaluating requirements of incidents involving physical controls and reasonable force
• Have knowledge and understanding of aggression and conflict, being able to recognise typical signs and causes. Have knowledge and understanding of the importance of using de-escalation strategies where possible
• Have knowledge and understanding of a whole setting holistic approach to behaviour management, including the importance of self-awareness and self-control whilst managing challenging behaviour
• Be able to conduct a follow up process with the service users and is aware of the importance of a support and supervision, repair and reflection process for both staff and individuals involved following a serious incident involving positive handling
• The school is not accessible by public transport, so access to your own transport is vital for this role. The school is has excellent facilities and high quality staff, which allows attending pupils to thrive in this environment.

If you are suited to this role and would be interested in this role, please contact Naomi on the details provided.

This is SEMH provision is based in Romsey and has been rated outstanding by Ofsted, this provision has allowed "young people make outstanding progress in their emotional, social and physical well-being. They are learning positive strategies which enable them to manage and self-regulate their behaviour, anxieties and emotions."