Location: Thetford
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2025
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Lead Relationships Practitioner to join a nurturing and forward-thinking school in Thetford. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead and Manage Interventions: Oversee and coordinate the delivery of interventions across the school to support pupil well-being and SEMH development.
2. Support the Relationships Policy: Work with the Relationships and Culture Lead to implement the school’s Relationships Policy, including responding to pupil dysregulation, maintaining zones profiles, and conducting restorative conversations.
3. Collaborate with the Pastoral Team: Regularly monitor and review relationships and behaviour with the team to ensure best practices are upheld.
4. Engage with Parents: Build strong home/school relationships, monitor Pastoral Support Plans (PSPs), attend PSP meetings, and support class teams with target setting and reviews.
5. Classroom Collaboration: Model high standards of practice within classrooms and support teachers in planning interventions using the Boxall Profile.
6. Support Pupils with Medical Needs: Lead support for pupils with medical needs, including reviewing healthcare plans and chairing the medical council.
7. Unstructured Time Support: Promote positive SEMH skills during less structured times (e.g., playtimes) and mediate peer conflict when necessary.
8. Oversee Interventions: Ensure communication with parents, completion of key documentation, and scheduling of up-to-date handovers for interventions.
9. HLTA Duties: Cover whole classes as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) 2-3 days per week.
10. Attend Pastoral Meetings: Collaborate with the Pastoral Lead and team to address key pastoral concerns.
Requirements:
11. Experience working in an SEMH or pastoral-focused educational setting.
12. Proven ability to manage and lead interventions to support student well-being and behaviour.
13. Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
14. A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a team.
15. The ability to model best practices and high standards within classrooms.
16. Knowledge of the Boxall Profile and experience planning interventions is desirable.
17. HLTA qualification or equivalent experience covering lessons.
18. A commitment to promoting positive SEMH skills and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Benefits:
19. Work in a supportive, forward-thinking school environment dedicated to fostering pupil success.
20. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
21. A nurturing and inclusive team that values collaboration and innovation.
22. Make a real impact on the lives of young people with SEMH and additional needs.
23. Competitive salary and benefits package.
What Grade A Can Offer You:
24. Flexibility
25. £100 refer a friend scheme
26. Specialist Advice and Guidance
27. Free Training events
28. Temp to Perm positions
29. Roles to suit your requirements
30. Work with lots of local schools
*Grade A Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check (DBS). Please keep in mind that we cannot supply sponsorships for candidates.
*Please not: This role does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have Right To Work in the UK.