Job Title: Deputy Behaviour and Play Specialist
Location: Standlake, Oxford
Salary: £33,624 – £39,028 per annum
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 Hours Per week
Here at The Mulberry Bush, our work transforms the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma, through specialist therapeutic services. We’re looking for individuals to join our ever-growing team to maintain our professional and industry renowned standards.
*Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
About the Role:
Working under the direction of the Head of Behaviour and Play team, you will provide a broad range of support to the children, both individually and in groups. You will have had experience of working with children within an educational or residential setting. Of even greater importance are the personal qualities of resilience and creativity as well as the ability to think and adapt quickly to new situations.
You will consistently display high levels of emotional containment and the capacity to support your team. You will be expected to act as a deputy for the Head of Behaviour and Play Team (known as Shifford internally), demonstrating consistent management and organisational skills as well as the ability to spontaneously draw upon a broad range of games and play experience.
We look for dedication and commitment and would prefer that you are able to give at least a 3-year commitment to working at the school and in return, you will find extensive support in the form of regular supervision, consultation, professional advice, training and a very supportive team.
All front-line staff at the school are required to undertake our Level 5 Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Childcare (accredited by the University of the West of England), which is fully funded and supported by the school.
Benefits:
- 50 days annual leave pro rata
- Employer contribution pension
- High level of support and supervision
- Staff Wellbeing Scheme
- Discounted Better Leisure Membership
Additional Information:
The Mulberry Bush School is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children as its utmost priority and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal background check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Closing date for applications: Mon 12th June 2023 12:00
Visit day (optional): Friday 16th June, 12:30-16:00
Interview date: Mon 26th June 2023
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Behavioural Teaching Assistant, Youth Support, Teaching Support, SEN Supervisor, Internal Exclusion Supervisor, Play Specialist, Play Support, Support Assistant, Teaching Support Assistant, Childcare, Child Play, Child Behaviour Specialist, Nursery Assistant and Nursery Support may also be considered for this role.
