Holmleigh Park is an ambitious academy located in Tuffley, Gloucester. We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a comprehensive education to all students in our local community. We expect all staff, students and parents to embrace our three principles - Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility - so that our students leave school as ambitious, confident and successful young adults with the highest standards of integrity.Greenshaw Learning Trust Employee BenefitsThe GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleaguesExcellent CPD opportunities and career progressionEmployer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension SchemeCycle to Work schemeGym membership schemeEmployee Assistance Programme Free eye testsChildcare Voucher schemeCar benefit schemeMy Health discountsJob DescriptionMain Purposes of the Role:To support the SEN department with their responsibility for the development and education of children with additional needs at Holmleigh Park High School. To contribute to the delivery of the school’s SEN Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through effective classroom practice.To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school or local authorityTo attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports for these meetings, if required Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo provide in-class support for identified individual SEND students or small groups of SEND students (e.g. 4-5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate. Understanding the needs, outcomes and provision outlined in students’ EHCPs/My Plans and adapting classroom support accordinglyTo develop effective relationships with the parents of SEND students so that progress and provision can be regularly discussed Implementing the advice and strategies recommended by other organisations and professionals, such as Advisory Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, CAMHS Maintaining a working knowledge of the difficulties affecting pupils, such as learning difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, visual impairment, speech and language impairment, social interaction difficulties and physical disabilities Working with the SENCO and class teachers to identify suitable strategies for students experiencing difficulty in accessing aspects of the curriculum Supporting students of all abilities in making progress across the curriculum by demonstrating a proactive role in the classroom at all times.Please download the Recruitment Pack for a full Job Description, Person Specification, and details of how to apply.