Inclusion Support Mentor
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary: A GBP 23,999 : A GBP 26,603 (FTE A GBP 27,981 : A GBP 31,017 for 36 hours over 52 weeks)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 36 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time only plus 5 inset days)
Are you an experienced TA, STA or HLTA looking for a rewarding next step : or already working within SEN Inclusion Support?
St Josephs Specialist Trust, located in Cranleigh, Surrey (mid:way between Guildford and Horsham), is seeking an Inclusion Support Mentor to join our dedicated in:house Inclusion Support Team. St Josephs is a registered charitable trust comprising a special school, college, childrens home and adult supported living home. Our students are aged 5:19 and have moderate to severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and many have autism.
The role focuses on supporting staff and students to build effective behaviour management skills, with a strong emphasis on Positive Behaviour Support strategies for students. You will work collaboratively with class teams to promote positive student support, provide additional assistance where required, and support prospective students during assessment days. Following qualification, you will train and mentor staff in Positive Behaviour Support techniques, including Team Teach, through role modelling, co:coaching and targeted training. This is a role which includes understanding and implementing effective behaviour interventions to maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
This role requires strong physical, mental and emotional resilience; a positive, proactive can:do attitude and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic and supportive environment.
An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is required, or you must be willing to work towards this. You will also be required to train as an Intermediate Team Teach Trainer. ( Salary is dependent on previous experience in education or related environments).
You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from the Head of Inclusion and Deputy Head of Inclusion.
Working Hours (term time and inset days):
* Monday: 8:30 : 16:00
* Tuesday : Thursday: 8:30 : 16:15
* Friday: 8:30 : 15:45
Plus, an additional 30 minutes per week worked flexibly to suit operational needs (each day includes a 30:minute unpaid break
Why work in the Inclusion Support Team?
* Recognised training and hands:on experience in behaviour management
* The opportunity to train as a Team Teach Tutor, with ongoing refresher training
* Valuable experience in pastoral care, supporting both young people and staff
* Opportunities to analyse behaviour data, identifying trends and patterns to inform best practice
* Responsibility for managing your own class caseload
* The chance to work closely with our in:house therapy team and CAMHS professionals
* A deeper understanding of the functions and drivers of behaviour
* Enhanced experience supporting young people with autism and complex needs
* Opportunities to develop confident presenting, coaching, and leadership skills
* A lead role in reducing behaviours through inclusive, evidence:informed strategies
* Increased confidence in managing challenging behaviour
* Training in creating and implementing Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessments
* Improved skills in professional incident report writing
For full details, please see the job profile and person specification available on our website.
Why St Josephs?
* A GBP 1,000 retention bonus (A GBP 250 after 1 month, A GBP 250 after 1 year and A GBP 500 after 18 months)
* Clear opportunities for progression and promotion within a supportive organisation
* Life insurance and medical cash plan
* Regular training, supervision and 1:1 mentoring to support your development
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential wellbeing and counselling support)
* Comprehensive induction programme to help you succeed from day one
* Orga