Seclusion Officer

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 23.75 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 12pm – 4.45pm

Salary: Pathway 4 - £15,900 - £16,975, (FTE £28,624 - £30,559) per annum

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:  7^th January 2025

Start date:  ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives?

Do you have the courage and commitment to support young people in their educational journey?

Can you create a calm and focused environment for students?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

As a Seclusion Officer within the Walford Centre at Thomas Deacon Academy (TDA), you will maintain a calm and focused environment for students isolated from mainstream lessons. Your compassion and confidence will support students in reflecting on their behaviour and making better choices.

You will establish a safe and focused space, reinforce behaviour expectations, and conduct reflective sessions with students. Additionally, you will assist in repairing relationships, ensure students have access to their work, and keep accurate records and reports.

To succeed, you need a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English, practical IT skills, and the ability to manage conflict and prioritise tasks. Strong communication skills and experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting, are essential.

About us:

The Walford Centre at TDA is part of the school's Appropriate Provision which is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. This is a small provision that is part of the main Academy which focuses upon bespoke support to ensure students are ready to access the main Academy and realign their past poor behaviour choices. It focuses on offering specialised support and resources to allow students to overcome barriers to learning ensuring they have the necessary tools and assistance to thrive academically and personally.

Thomas Deacon Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Peterborough, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a strong commitment to excellence and innovation. At TDA, we believe in the power of courtesy, commitment, compassion, courage, curiosity, and confidence. These values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.

Why work for us?:

We are part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust and we can offer you:

-          Progression opportunities across the Trust

-          Continuous development, e.g. training, coaching

-          Access to one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK (LGPS & teachers’ pension scheme)    

-          Free flu vaccinations

-          Cycle to work scheme

-          Recommend a Friend Reward scheme

-          Free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme

-          Trained Mental health first aiders

-          Collaborative working across schools in the Trust

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference! 

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Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education