About the Role
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support the pupil engagement team, modelling best practice
• Identify pupils requiring additional behavioural support through data analysis
• Deliver targeted interventions, including 1:1 and small group support
• Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations
• Support positive behaviour management across the school day, including unstructured times
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to re-engage pupils in learning
• Contribute to the development and implementation of ILPs and PBSPs
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
• Monitor, record and evaluate the impact of interventions
• Promote pupil wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement across the school
Requirements
We are looking for someone who:
· Has experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN setting (ASC, ADHD, SEMH)
· Has experience leading or supporting a team (desirable)
· Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Is resilient, calm and able to respond effectively under pressure
· Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
· Is highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise workload
· Has a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
· Is passionate about making a meaningful difference to young people’s lives
Essential:
· GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
About the Company
Yarrow Heights School is a mixed 7-19, local authority funded, SEN day school for children, most of who are able learners with an EHCP and a diagnosis with ASC and associated needs.
At Yarrow Heights every pupil is valued and treated as an individual and with respect. We are a team with extensive experience and expertise in special education and therapeutic support for pupils whose needs can no longer be met in a mainstream provision. The vision of our school is to nurture aspiration, develop resilience and empower learning. It is centred on our single desire to make a positive, lifelong difference to the lives of our pupils.
Why Choose Yarrow Heights?
At Yarrow Heights, we prioritise a supportive and inclusive environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. Joining our team means:
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• A school culture that prioritises pupil and staff well-being.
• Opportunities to learn and grow within an Ofsted Outstanding rated school (Sept 2025).
• Flexible Pension benefits.
• Free lunch and parking.
• Collaboration with a cohesive team dedicated to holistic pupil growth and success.
• Subsidised Gym membership