Behaviour Support Lead - Kensington and Chelsea
- Chelsea, South West London Kensington, West London
- £40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Encourage the inclusion of students with emotional and/or behaviour difficulties in an AP setting by using positive behaviour management techniques designed to develop the student's ability to behave appropriately.
- Model support strategies designed to encourage and develop appropriate behaviour in a variety of settings, i.e. with individuals and group/whole class settings.
- Facilitate opportunities for student voice through regular check-ins, restorative conversations, and structured feedback, ensuring students are active participants in the shaping of their support and the school environment.
- Manage other support staff that provide support to pupils in and outside and classroom Lead 'catch up' rooms at break and lunch times.
- Lead after school detentions.
- Create a daily rota for support staff to ensure students are supervised at break and lunchtimes.
- Produce 'Behaviour Support Plans' for students that frequently exhibit challenging behaviour and require further support.
- Hold responsibility for the supervision of individual or small groups of pupils to provide, advice, motivation and support on behaviour and welfare issues including the use of data.
- Attend relevant meetings and in-service training provided by the school.
- Supervise students around the school.
- Consult with parents regarding student support matters and responding to incidents of challenging behaviour.
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., QTS, HLTA, Youth Work, or equivalent experience in education or behaviour support).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in behaviour management, safeguarding, or trauma-informed practice.
- Proven experience working with children and young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs or in an alternative provision setting.
- Experience in developing and implementing behaviour support strategies and personalised behaviour plans.
- Experience of working effectively with multi-agency teams (e.g., CAMHS, social services, educational psychologists).
- Experience in leading or mentoring staff in behaviour management approaches.
- Strong understanding of behaviour as communication and the impact of trauma, attachment, and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences).
- Knowledge of restorative practices, positive behaviour support, and deescalation techniques.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection legislation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and external professionals.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour effectively.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and support staff in managing behaviour consistently.
- Competent in using data to monitor behaviour trends and inform interventions.