HLTA - Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

We're looking to recruit a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner - Higher Level Teaching Assistant. You will work with our Pastoral lead, together with the therapy team in supporting families of our students. Why Apply?

• You want to make a real difference to pupils and their families.
• You enjoy working with an inspiring pupil community.
• You value collaboration within a committed multi-disciplinary team.
• You care about well-being and want an organisation that shares those values.
• You're looking for an employer that supports, develops, and invests in its staff.
Key Duties:
• To be accountable to the school leadership team in all areas of work and responsibilities.
• To support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class.
• To lead and support with the embedding of positive behaviour support to reduce behaviours of concern across the school.
• To work collaboratively alongside the family support officer ensuring effective communication with families.
• To support the delivery and identification of staff training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and to work closely with the Pastoral Team in effective and consistent behaviour support practices throughout the whole school.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Poppyfield when required.


• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• A relevant professional qualification or the ability to gain L3 in working with children and young people.
• L3 in working with children and young people is highly desirable.
• Qualifications in psychology or social care would be desirable.
  
  For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.
Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

£28,249 - £31,465 dependant on qualifications Permanent Aurora Poppyfield School Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner - Higher Level Teaching Assistant Salary: Actual salary: £28,249 - £31,465 dependant on qualifications Plus £2000 Welcome bonus For a candidate with SEN Experience