Job description
Support Manager
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary: £29,064 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start: ASAP / January start available
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people who face barriers to education? A local SEN school in Basingstoke is seeking a dedicated and proactive Support Manager to join our nurturing and highly committed team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference daily, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, and those at risk of exclusion. As Support Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the provision runs smoothly and that every child receives the support, structure, and care they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate pastoral support staff across the provision
- Promote and model positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
- Support the development and implementation of behaviour plans and interventions
- Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and external agencies
- Contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion across the school
- Help foster a safe, engaging and aspirational environment for all pupils
Requirements
- Experience working within a PRU, SEMH school or similar alternative provision
- Strong behaviour and pastoral support background
- Resilient, calm, and able to build trust with vulnerable young people
- Ability to lead, motivate and support staff effectively
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
Why Join Us?
- Supportive leadership and development-focused culture
- A chance to shape futures and make a lasting impact
- Collaborative team committed to inclusion and pupil success