Regulation & Engagement Support Worker
BCP Salary Band 7 (SCP 19-25, £32,061-£36,363 FTE), actual salary £24,438 – appointments will be made at the starting point of the salary range.
The position is for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus INSET days (39 weeks per year).
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant or a pastoral support professional, looking for a new challenge? Linwood School is seeking a Regulation & Engagement Support Worker to join our dynamic PACE Team.
Linwood School is an Ofsted graded Outstanding SEND school operating from a number of locations within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We welcome students from a wide geographical area, supporting a broad range of needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, CLDD, and autism and are looking to expand our Pace Team at Linwood Campus. We are an outward facing centre of excellence in the area. Our values speak of respect, support, inclusivity, positivity, harmony, excellence and responsibility, all underpinned by our actions and personal accountability.
We are on a journey to revolutionise our approach to Regulation and Engagement (formerly behaviour management/support). At the heart of our practice is recognising that behaviour is communication, trauma-informed care, relational and therapeutic thinking. Our PACE Team (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) plays a vital role in creating and delivering high-quality interventions to support students in maintaining regulation throughout the school day.
As a Regulation & Engagement Support Worker, you will:
- Support and model in-class strategies to help students maintain regulation.
- Develop intuitive support plans and personalised learning approaches.
- Lead and facilitate Nurture Groups to help students re-engage with learning.
- Accurately record and report regulation and engagement incidents.
- Work collaboratively to design and implement Personalised Regulation & Engagement Plans alongside class teams.
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:
- A solution-focused approach, using training and experience effectively.
- A strong alignment with the values of Linwood School, applying them to support our students.
- Knowledge and understanding of positive, proactive strategies for wellbeing, engagement, and regulation.
- A commitment to addressing root causes of dysregulation, ensuring the best outcomes for each student.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal conversation about the role please email Emma Newsum, HR Manager on [email protected]
The role is subject to a 6-month mandatory probation during which there is an expectation that new colleagues attend Monday after school training sessions to enhance their work in school and their skill levels. A list of training dates and topics is provided upon commencement.
For further information about our school and the different needs of our students, please refer to our website where you will find information about each of our campuses: www.linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk
In addition to the benefits provided by BCP Council, Linwood School also provides:
- An Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing
- After-school training sessions to support staff development
- Career development
- Long Service Awards.
Safeguarding Commitment
Linwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal record check if they have lived or worked outside the UK in the past 10 years. Employment offers are also subject to satisfactory references, health assessments, and right-to-work checks. All Linwood School staff are expected to adhere to our policies and procedures in respect of safeguarding and child protection, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Guidance for adults working with children and young people in an education setting.
Commitment to Diversity
At Linwood School, we take pride in being an equal opportunities employer that champions a diverse workforce. We actively seek and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, recognising that a rich tapestry of experiences enhances our ability to support our diverse student population. Our commitment to diversity not only fosters a sense of belonging but also strengthens the learning environment for everyone involved.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If the role is exempt, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.
