Behaviour and Engagement Intervention Officer
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | NJC Scale SO1 (SCP 29-31) at SCP 29, FTE £36,154 (£31,475 Estimated Actual) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Welling, DA14 5AA |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3429 |
Summary
(Y)Our Opportunity
Are you a grounded, empathetic professional who excels at building bridges? As a Behaviour and Engagement Intervention Officer,
you are a catalyst for change. You will support our young learners who face significant barriers to engagement, building the
foundational relationships that are the absolute key to their success. This is a role for those who possess high levels of
emotional resilience, those who can stay calm under pressure and understand that every single morning is a fresh start.
Exceptional education at Welling is a team effort. We believe that to get the best out of our students, we must first invest in
the energy and growth of our colleagues. We are a community that matches high expectations with a sincere dedication to our
people. More than just a school, Welling is a place where professional standards and personal wellbeing go hand-in-hand every
single day.
How You’ll Make an Impact
*Active Support: Maintain a constant, calming presence around the school to uphold our high standards and provide immediate
support to teaching staff.
*Targeted Intervention: Implement 1:1 and small group mentoring, focusing on social skills, anger management, and personalized
behavioral targets.
*Restorative Practice: Resolve serious incidents through restorative justice techniques, aiming to reduce exclusions and keep
students learning within their community.
*Collaborative Network: Work proactively with parents, carers, and external agencies to create a unified, supportive environment
for every child.
*Continuous Growth: Participate in professional development, including our journey toward becoming a fully trauma-informed school.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a tenacious, emotionally intelligent professional with:
*Professional Resilience: The ability to remain objective and composed during challenging interactions, ensuring a positive
outcome for the student.
*An Unstinting Belief: A deep seated conviction that with the right support and intervention, every student can achieve
exceptional things.
*Expertise in Engagement: Proven experience working with SEMH needs or challenging behavior, with the ability to foster warm,
professional relationships.
*The Ability to Adapt: A resourceful problem solver who can work under pressure with tact and integrity.
What We Offer You
*Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with substantial employer contributions toward your long-term financial wellbeing.
*Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app that supports exercise and mindfulness, plus an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness
Programme.
*Retail and Lifestyle Discounts: A scheme offering savings both online and in-store to support everyday living costs.
*Cycle To Work Scheme: Supporting affordable access to bikes and promoting active, sustainable travel.
*Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to help colleagues balance professional commitments with caring responsibilities.
*Counselling Support: Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for colleagues and their eligible immediate family members.
*Tailored CPD: Continued professional development to support your in-role excellence and career progression ambitions.
ABOUT WELLING SCHOOL
Our values of being Kind, Ambitious, and Active underpin everything we do. We balance high standards with a genuine commitment to
our people. Our expectations are high because we believe every student has the potential to flourish and become a valuable,
confident member of the community we serve.
To find out more, visit our website here [https://www.wellingschool-tkat.org] or contact the school office on 020 8304
8531 / recruitment@wellingschool-tkat.org [recruitment@wellingschool-tkat.org].
If you share our ambition for every child and want to make a real-world impact, we would love to hear from you. We reserve the
right to close early for the right candidate.
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value
individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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