City of Derby Academy is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.
Inclusion & Interventions Assistant
Ref: SCH-QM-0243 12 day(s) remaining
Establishment: City of Derby Academy
Location: Sinfin, Derby
Salary: Scale 5 £24,990 - £27,083 Pro rata (£28,931 - £31,355 FTE)
Department: Support Staff
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 02/11/2025 23:59
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: January 2026
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Hours per Week: 37.00
Weeks per Year: 39.000
Pay Grade: Support Staff | 12 - 17
The Role
Purpose of the post:
* To assist with the effective implementation of behaviour support systems within the school, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment that promotes student well-being and academic achievement.
Behaviour Management:
* Lead the Reflection and Reparation Rooms, ensuring students engage in meaningful reflection and restoration.
* Supervise students who have been withdrawn from mainstream lessons due to behaviour issues.
* Develop and implement effective behaviour management strategies.
* Promote positive behaviour for learning and maintain a calm working environment.
Student Support:
* Welcome and support students in the Reflection and Reparation Rooms.
* Work with students with social, emotional, and mental health needs to help them manage their behaviour.
* Communicate with students about their behaviour and provide constructive feedback.
* Support students in completing work set by their class teachers to ensure they do not fall behind.
* Support pupils in their reintegration into lessons following periods of removal from class.
Staff Collaboration:
* Work closely with teachers, Curriculum Leaders, Heads of Year, and Senior Leadership Team to support student behaviour and learning.
* Liaise with Year Leaders, Pastoral and Learning Support staff regarding the behaviour and learning difficulties of students.
* Participate in school-based meetings and training activities.
Administration:
* Manage the administration and delivery of behaviour assessments, interventions and reports.
* Maintain accurate records of student behaviour and interventions.
* Maintain a daily log of students assigned to the Reflection and Reparation Rooms and record their behaviour and progress.
* Manage the Reward Shop; fulfilling orders, stock taking and monitoring trends in what students are buying with their Class Chart points.
Safeguarding:
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines.
Supporting Corridor and Lesson Behaviour:
* Be part of a team that attends lessons when students are not meeting the expectations for learning.
* Support staff and students so that students can return to learning.
* Use strategies and techniques to help students re-establish their self-regulation so that they can return to learning.
* Respond to challenging behaviours in a calm and proportionate manner to maintain a safe and calm school environment.
Why work for us?
* City of Derby Academy is also a proud member of QEGSMAT. At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that an exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every student to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.
* At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
* Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
* We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
* QEGSMAT is a recognised Disability Confident employer.
* All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
* All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff.
* Family-friendly policies.
* Access to Flu Vaccines.
* Opportunity to work flexibly.
Benefits
* Benefits with Vivup Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials
* Blue Light Card Access to lots of discounts for just £5 every two years
* Discounts for Teachers Exclusive discounts, cashback & vouchers for Teachers & Education Staff. For teaching assistants, headteachers, administrators, and everyone in between.
Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
* Essential First Aid Qualification
* Desirable HLTA status or relevant experience as an unqualified teacher/instructor
Skills
* Experience working with children aged 11-16 (Essential)
Personal Attributes
* Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters (Essential)
* Patience, good sense of humour (Essential)
* Flexibility (Essential)
* Ability to establish positive relationships with students and staff (Essential)
* Willingness to take part in further training opportunities (Essential)
* Calm and positive attitude, even under pressure (Essential)
* Adaptability and ability to work independently (Essential)
Relevant Skills
* Ability to keep clear and concise records (Essential)
* Ability to develop positive relationships with young people and their families/carers (Essential)
* Knowledge of the strategies that recognise and reward effort and achievements, as appropriate to the age and development of students (Essential)
* Ability to work as part of a team or independently (Essential)
* Ability to provide individual attention and support to students (Essential)
* Ability to implement whole school behaviour management policies consistently (Essential)
* Effective organisation and communication skills (Essential)
Experience
* Knowledge of some areas of the National Curriculum (Desirable)
* Experience in both KS3 and KS4 settings (Desirable)
* Experience working with students with social, emotional, behavioural, and/or mental health needs (Essential)
* Experience in an educational setting, supporting children in a classroom environment (Essential)
Safeguarding and recruitment information is available on the Trust website. Applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.
Apply for this role and submit your application through the City of Derby Academy application portal.
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