School: Brookfields School / Location: Tilehurst, West Berkshire
Job Title: Lead for Autism and Positive Behavioural Support / Grade / Salary Range: Teacher - TLR (£5,913) + SEN Allowance (£2,001)
Or Senior / Principal Educational Psychologist:
Soulbury Scale B (Points 1 – 4)
Or Psychologist: Band 8a Points 33-38 Points 33
JOB PURPOSE
q To take a lead role alongside the SLT to redesign and develop the outstanding provision offered to pupils with Autism and those with challenging behaviour across the school
q To lead, manage and co-ordinate the support offered to pupils with Autism across the school
q To lead, manage and co-ordinate effective behavioural management across the school
q To take a lead in the mental health issues of pupils at the school
q To be responsible for the recording, collection and analysis of behavioural data
q To provide outreach support to the community and local schools on behaviour management, ASD and mental wellbeing and self esteem
q To be responsible for the management of an individual case load and that of other team members of pupils in the school as well as from other schools
q To lead in school based research projects associated with learning, behaviour and mental health of pupils with learning difficulties and ASD
q To write and lead training courses for colleges, parents and other professionals on behaviour management, learning, metal health and ASD
q To work in partnership with professionals and families / parents / carers
q To be part of the schools Management Team
q To offer advice and support to the schools Leadership Team
DESIGNATION OF POST AND POSITION WITHIN THE SCHOOLS STAFFING STRUCTURE
q To be line managed by the Deputy / Assistant Headteacher
q To be responsible to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any school-specific procedures / rules that apply to this role.
To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures.
q Line manage the Autism and Positive Behavioural Support team
q To co-ordinate the internal and external caseload of the service
q To lead on PROACT-SCIPr-UK as an Instructor
q To work alongside staff and parents to provide advice and direction in the management of behaviour, learning and mental wellbeing through observation of pupils, modelling strategies, and writing & reviewing Behaviour Support Plans
q To work as part of a multidisciplinary team
q To work with individuals and groups of pupils with ASD and mental health issues
q To run Behaviour Clinics for parents
q To provide counselling support for internal and external pupils
q To work in partnership with families, parents, staff and other professionals in providing an outstanding service
q To maintain detailed records and notes of pupils on caseload
q To provide timely and accurate reports e.g. Annual Review reports etc as requested
q To attend meetings as requested
q To support the schools Specialist Support Inclusion Service
q To provide at least one course per year on ASD, behaviour management and mental health for staff, parents and professionals
q To be an ‘online tutor’ for OnLine INSET (ASD and Behaviour Management)
q To keep up to date on latest research and to contribute to research paper
Professional Values and Practice
q Have high expectations of all pupils and staff and to promote and reinforce pupils’, staff, parents and family members self esteem
q Respect everyone’s social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds
q To maintain and promote an ethos of confidentiality within the bounds of all school policies and procedures
q Be committed to raising the educational achievement of all pupils
q Be committed to working in partnership with families
q Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils and their families, treating them consistently, with respect and consideration and to be concerned for their development as learners
q Demonstrate and promote the same positive values, attitudes and behaviour that are expected from others
q Work collaboratively with colleagues in the support of pupils and their families
q Carry out all aspects of the role effectively and to seek help and advice when necessary
q Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents, carers, and outside agencies as necessary, recognising their roles in pupils’ learning and development
q Continually seek to improve own practice through observation, examination and discussion with colleagues and seek advice or guidance as necessary
q Contribute to the overall aims/ethos, work of the school
q Any other duties as directed by the Head Teacher that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.
SCOPE OF JOB (Budgetary / Resource control, Impact)
q Management of a team consisting of a Specialist Teacher for Autism, an Autism Support Worker and 4 ELSA’s
q A small budgetary responsibility in order to support delivery of appropriate therapeutic interventions
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PERSON SPECIFICATIONJob Title: Lead for Autism and Positive Behavioural Support / School: Brookfields School
Reports to (job title): Deputy / Assistant Head / Location: Tilehurst, West Berkshire
* E = Essential Criterion (required at point of recruitment) D = Desirable Criterion (can be developed over time)
KEY CRITERIA * E / D? / CONTEXT (How the criterion will be used in the job)
Qualifications & Experience
q Qualified Teacher with a strong background in working with pupils with special needs
q Experience / training in working with pupils in either the primary or secondary phases
q Successful experience of working with other specialisms and agencies
q Experience of teaching Careers to pupils with SEN
q ASD specific qualifications
q PROACT SCIPr-UK Instructor or equivalent
q Qualifications in Therapeutic Interventions
q Qualifications in Mental Health Issues / E
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D / q The Qualified Teacher provides key guidance and training on working with children that is necessary for this role
q Working with pupils with a range of abilities and adapting methods and resources to suit individual needs.
q All pupils within the School have SEN and experience of this across the School is always encouraged
q Experience and qualifications in ASD, Therapeutic Interventions and Mental Health Issues provides key guidance training on working with children in an SEN environment
Knowledge
q Understanding of ASD from a developmental perspective
q Knowledge of play based approaches such as DIR-Floortime, P.L.A.Y., RDI
q An understanding of TEACCH
q A knowledge of SCERTS and its application / E
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E / q Working at an appropriate level and pace to allow pupils to make maximum progress
q It is essential that all staff are aware of child protection and bullying issues to ensure the safety of all pupils
q To be able to ensure that all pupils are included as part of the School
q To be able to feedback to parents and other professionals about the progress of children and to be able to work inclusively with everyone
q Take a lead role teaching a class and directing other assistants
q To ensure that the children that you work with in School gain as much as they can from each task
Skills and Abilities
q Ability to manage a team and effect change throughout the school
q Ability to model teaching strategies in classrooms and work effectively alongside class teachers, assistants and other professionals
q Ability to motivate and encourage pupils
q Ability to work effectively as part of a team and plan jointly
q Ability to work effectively with and to offer support to parents and families
q Ability to work to deadlines
q Ability to work with other Teachers from local schools (mainstream and special)
q Ability to write concise, reflective and effective reports
q Able to confidently and competently apply knowledge and skills acquired from training into a practical context, in and outside formal classroom settings
q Be innovative and clear thinking
q Commitment to undertake additional training relevant to the post
q Commitment to undertaking a detailed induction programme
q Firm understanding of the subject in relation to pupils with special needs
q Good planning and organisational skills
q Sound literacy and numeracy skills / E
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E / q To lead and manage staff by example
q To be able to feedback to parents and Teachers about the progress of children and to be able to work inclusively with everyone
q Take pupils for 1:1 sessions and small groups
q To ensure that the children that you work with in School gain as much as they can from each task
Work-related Personal Qualities
q Actively enjoys working with children and has empathy with pupils and is sympathetic to their needs
q Professionally discreet and able to respect confidentiality
q Flexible approach to tasks
q Firm, sensitive and effective approach towards pupil discipline
q Confident and able to use own initiative in a variety of situations
q Awareness of child protection and bullying issues
q Willingness to promote social inclusion policies and practices
q Ability to form effective relationships with colleagues and students, understand professional boundaries and demonstrate suitability to work with children
q Able to work independently and as part of a team
q Effective communicator
q Commitment to supporting the work of the consultancy service and training offered to parents and agencies beyond the school / E
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E / q It is extremely important that the post holder enjoys working with children so that they are able to deal with all situations in a caring and sympathetic manner
q At times there may be confidential discussions about children or families that you are involved in to better understand your role
q Working with other members of staff at all levels is a key requirement of the role to ensure that the school runs smoothly
q To ensure the post holder is able to demonstrate the appropriate suitability to work with children
q To meet the needs of pupils in a creative way
q Work in partnership with families
q To communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Other Work-related Requirements
q Suitability to work with Children
q DBS Check
q Patient and resilient
q Able to travel independently
q Casual car user mileage allowance payable and staff are required to check their car insurance covers business use of the vehicle
q Willing to attend evening meetings as required
q Willing to attend training, including intervention training, and implement actions
q Able to manage the physical aspects of working with children with SEN / E
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q The post holder may be required to travel to other locations as part of this role so a clean full driving licence with relevant insurance will be required
q The post holder will need to ensure that they are up to date with any necessary training for the role
The post holder may be required to attend meetings offsite and at times outside of working hours
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