JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary / Scale: TMS1 – UPS3
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week, 1.000 FTE, Fixed Term 12 months
Responsible to: Deputy Head Teacher and Assistant Head Teacher/SENDCo
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:
To work alongside the Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator to ensure appropriate support is given to pupils with special educational needs
To deputise for the SENDCo when needed
To liaise with families, referring schools and external organisations to ensure pupils receive the best provision, tailored to their needs
To provide administrative support for the SENDCo
To oversee the delivery of sessions in The Hub, as directed by the SENDCo
To work with pupils, providing in class support, withdrawal sessions and one-to-one support as appropriate to their needs
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT SENDCo:
Ensure that all up-to-date national SEND guidelines are being followed
Ensure thorough knowledge of the latest SEND Code of Practice
Support the SENDCo in the preparation of referrals to external agencies including umbrella pathway and paediatric services
Work with the SENDCo and Exams Officer to ensure the appropriate Access Arrangements are in place for all internal and external examinations within JCQ guidelines and school policy, liaising with other staff as necessary
Contribute to the target setting for pupils with EHCPs and/or IEPs
Liaise with the DHT and Exams Officer to set up Entry Level English and Maths assessments
Liaise with assessors, teachers and SLT regarding the support for, and progress of, pupils with special educational needs
Update internal documents regularly
Support the SENDCo in arranging Annual Review and IEP meetings
Ensure SEND documentation for new starters is obtained
Keep up to date records for pupils with special educational needs in Provision Map software
Provide feedback and data on pupils with interventions, including the Thrive approach
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Join the Safeguarding team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Join the pupil induction team to assist in the induction of pupils referred to the school
Undertake other administrative tasks commensurate with the post
Be aware of and monitor all matters relating to General Data Protection Regulations, including retention, archiving and disposal of records
Undertake training as required, e.g. health & safety and safeguarding, including developing a strong working knowledge of the school MIS (Arbor), Provision Map and My Concern to input and extract data as required
WIDER SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and or Data Protection Officer as appropriate
Ensure all information is treated confidentially and always maintain discretion
Adhere to school health and safety policy, including risk assessment and safety systems
Adhere to school policy on equality and diversity
Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the roles of other professionals
As a member of a small organisation, the post holder will be required to support all school staff and may be required to assist in a diverse range of duties in response to reasonable requests made by the Head Teacher.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential:
Proven experience of working within a busy school environment
Proven experience of working with pupils with special educational needs
Able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks and act on own initiative
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Ability to use of Microsoft Excel to analyse and present data
General experience of office technology, including word processing skills with clear working knowledge of Microsoft Word
Desirable:
Previous experience of liaising with parents/carers, other schools and other agencies
Previous experience of school Management Information Systems
Knowledge and experience of school procedures, organisation and structure so that work can be prioritised and synchronised with the requirements of the Head Teacher and the academy
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Essential:
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Resilient, with the ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional manner
Excellent I.T. skills
ADDITIONAL FACTORS:
Essential:
A professional approach to work, being punctual and smart in appearance
A flexible approach to work
A commitment to providing a high-quality service to the academy’s stakeholders
Be prepared to undertake all required training