Join a Leading Trust in Education
Thomas Bennett Community College is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest multi‑academy trusts. The Trust offers a wide network of professional support, collaboration and development opportunities across a family of schools committed to excellence.
About Thomas Bennett Community College
Thomas Bennett Community College is an 11‑18 secondary school serving over 1,200 students in Crawley and the wider West Sussex area. It delivers a broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 with modern facilities and dedicated colleagues.
The Role of the Behaviour and Engagement Officer
- Support students, clients or service users with behavioural, emotional and social development.
- Implement behaviour support plans and strategies under the guidance of senior staff or specialists.
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence, confidence and self‑regulation.
- Build trusting and professional relationships with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Observe, monitor and record behavioural patterns, triggers and progress accurately.
- Provide one‑to‑one or small group support in educational, residential or community settings.
- Use de‑escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour safely and effectively.
- Encourage participation in learning, activities and social interactions.
- Maintain a calm, consistent and supportive approach in challenging situations.
- Assist with conflict resolution and emotional regulation strategies.
- Liaise with teachers, therapists, social workers and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
- Safeguard the wellbeing, dignity and rights of all individuals at all times.
What We’re Looking For
- A compassionate, patient and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting others.
- Experience working with children, young people or adults with behavioural or additional support needs is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Understanding of behaviour management strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting individuals with varying needs.
- Confidence working independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good observational and reporting skills with attention to detail.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and individual support requirements.
- A positive attitude with strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high professional standards.
As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy
- Access to a wide range of resources, training and best practice across the Trust
- Supportive, forward‑thinking leadership focused on continuous improvement
- Generous pension scheme with significant employer contributions
- Wellbeing support including a wellbeing app and an expert‑led eight‑week mindfulness programme
- Family‑friendly leave policies designed to support work‑life balance and caring responsibilities
- Tailored CPD: ongoing professional development to support your practice and career progression
Contact: 01293 526255
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.
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.
At Kemnal, we are committed to equity, inclusion, diversity, belonging, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
