Behaviour Support Assistant

Inspire and transform learning with us. Harris Academy Morden is looking for a Teaching Behaviour Support Assistant to implement the SRC operational procedures, providing a full behaviour support and intervention service to students and staff to supportthe Academy's Behaviour and Discipline Policy.

**About Us**

At Harris Academy Morden we pride ourselves on the inclusive approach and caring environment we have developed. _Ofsted 2018 'A very strong sense of community is evident throughout the school'._

Staff well-being is at the heart of our academy. We have a sensible marking policy, organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two week October half term holiday

Ofsted 2018 'There is a low turnover of staff and their morale is high'

The Academy is traditional in our approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. _Ofsted 2018 'The behaviour of pupils is outstanding'_

Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. _Ofsted 'Pupils achieve exceptional outcomes in public examinations. Current pupils are making outstanding progress'._

Harris Academy Morden is located favourably for public transport with good local access to bus, tram and train links to mainline rail and the underground network

**Main Areas of Responsibility**

The purpose of your role will be:

- To effectively and efficiently implement the SRC operational procedures to provide a full behaviour support and intervention service to students and staff to support the Academy's Behaviour and Discipline Policy
- To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a mentor
- To facilitate and encourage a support / intervention experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
- To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
- To share and support the Academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

For a full list of responsibilities, please download the job pack.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Qualifications to A Level or equivalent
- Experience of working with young people in an education environment
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational and planning skills, including prioritising tasks
- Ability to interest, encourage and motivate children.
- Ability to work as part of a team; working effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities.
- Computer literate - must have good ICT skills including a working knowledge of MS packages
- Ability to work using own initiative, exercising good judgement where unsupervised.
- Flexibility of approach to work
- Ability to assist in carrying out routine maintenance of equipment
- Ability to contribute to the maintenance of accurate work records and inventories

**Next Steps**

**Professional Development & Benefits**

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide rangeof top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan includingaccess to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits.

**Safeguarding Notice**

**Equal Opportunities**

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutuallysupportive learning and working environment.