What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will;
•Work under the line management of the Deputy Head Teacher for SEN and Learning Support to manage the learning support provision and support programmes, which enable access to learning for children and young people.
•Manage the integration of pupils with special and complex needs into lessons and equip them with the skills necessary to succeed.
•Where appropriate liaise with other mainstream environments or alternative provisions to provide.
The essential requirements of this role are;
•Experience of working with young people in Secondary Education.
•Good standard of education, equivalent to Level 3.
•GCSE qualification in both English and Mathematics Grade C.
•Relevant training / qualifications in supporting pupils with SEND.
•Experience of working with young people in a Secondary school learning environment.
•Experience in working with pupils with SEND.
•Knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice.
•Experience of managing the annual review process and paperwork for pupils with EHCPs.
•Knowledge and experience of a wide range of specialist SEND agencies.
•Ability to effectively supervise young people.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A dedicated and experienced staff team, supported by the Trust, Governors and parents
• An opportunity to make a significant contribution to our school
• An opportunity to work in a forward-thinking school
• An Employee Assistance Programme to access treatment/support in relation to a variety of areas i.e. financial, legal, health and wellbeing and counselling
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.