Behaviour & Attendance Lead
Location: Edgewood School
Reporting to: Deputy Headteacher
Salary: Grade 6 Lead TA / HLTA (approx. £25,041.60 FTE)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks plus 1 INSET week)
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Edgewood School is looking for a passionate, resilient and proactive Behaviour & Attendance Lead to play a key role in supporting our young people with complex needs. This is a unique opportunity to shape a trauma‑informed, relational approach to behaviour while improving staff confidence, student safety and engagement.
About the Role
As Behaviour & Attendance Lead, you will act as a lead practitioner for behaviour and regulation, supporting both staff and students to achieve positive outcomes. You will balance hands‑on incident support with strategic, preventative work, ensuring consistent and safe practice across the school.
Key Aspects of the Role
* Leading behaviour support during high‑risk incidents and promoting de‑escalation strategies
* Coordinating post‑incident reviews and analysing behaviour data to reduce risk
* Supporting staff to develop and implement effective behaviour plans and risk assessments
* Delivering training and coaching, including becoming a NAPPI (Non‑Abusive, Psychological and Physical Information) Trainer
* Providing targeted interventions to improve pupil attendance
* Working closely with safeguarding teams and contributing to multi‑agency work
* Supporting pupils directly to develop regulation and engagement skills
What We’re Looking For
* Has experience working with pupils with complex SEND and challenging behaviour
* Understands trauma‑informed practice and behaviour regulation
* Is calm, confident and decisive in high‑pressure situations
* Can analyse behaviour patterns and implement effective preventative strategies
* Has excellent communication, coaching and record‑keeping skills
* Can influence, support and develop staff practice
Qualifications
* Relevant qualification in education, SEND or behaviour (e.g. HLTA or equivalent experience)
* NAPPI Trainer qualification (or willingness to achieve upon appointment)
* Restrictive Physical Intervention experience is desirable
Why Join Edgewood School?
* Help reduce incidents and improve staff wellbeing
* Strengthen safeguarding and behaviour systems across the school
* Play a vital role in improving pupil engagement and outcomes
* Develop your leadership and specialist behaviour expertise
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