The post will be a full time , permanent position on a salary grade of UPS1..

Purpose of the post:

To assist in the promotion, direction and oversight of high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progression through effective inclusion for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including Gifted and Talented pupils and pupils with English as an Additional Language

Strategic direction and development:

2.   Help lead and manage the creation and implementation of the School Plan which identifies priorities and targets for ensuring pupils achieve high standards and make progress, increasing teachers' effectiveness and securing school improvement and to take responsibility for appropriately delegated aspects of it;

3.   Support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the school’s policies and developments and analyse their impact on pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities;

4.   Ensure the effective and proficient use of pupil data from a variety of sources, both internal and external, in the process of target setting;

5.   Raise standards of individual pupil achievement and ensure that good attainment is maintained by providing a model of high-quality teaching;

6.   Ensure that parents are well informed about the curriculum, targets, individual pupils' progress and achievement;

7.   Develop and maintain good relationships with parents, outside agencies and the local community.

Teaching and learning

1.    Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities;

2     Teach and monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities;

3.    Identify and oversee appropriate intervention for individuals and groups of pupils requiring additional provision, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities;

4.    Promote skills that will develop pupils' ability to work independently;

5.    Liaise with other schools to ensure continuity of support and learning when transferring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

 Recording and assessme

1.    Set targets for raising achievement among pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities

 Collect and interpret specialist assessment data;

3.    Set up systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing the provision for special educational needs and/or disabilities in the school;

4.    Update the head teacher and governing body on the effectiveness of provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities;

5.    Develop understanding of learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among pupils;

 Attend consultation evenings and keep parents informed about their child's progress.

Leadership

1.    Encourage all members of staff to recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities;

2.    Provide training opportunities for all staff, including teaching assistants, to learn about special educational needs and/or disabilities;

3.    Disseminate good practice in providing for the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities across the school;

4.    Identify resources needed to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and advise the head teacher of priorities for expenditure.

Standards and quality assurance

1.    Support the aims, values and ethos of the school;

2.    Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance;

3.    Attend and participate in open evenings;

4.    Uphold the school's behaviour code and uniform regulations;

5.    Participate in and, when appropriate, lead staff training;

6     Attend team and staff meetings;

7.    Develop links with governors, Local Authorities, outside agencies and neighbouring schools.

Maintenance of Professional Standards:

1.    Keep fully appraised and aware of educational and other appropriate developments whether national or local, and assess their impact on the school and the appropriate teams;

2.    Ensure the highest standards of professional conduct and confidentiality at all times, and in particular when with other staff of the school;

3.    Ensure the development and maintenance of a team culture that enables all members of the Strategic Leadership and Senior Management Teams to be effective in their respective roles;

4.    Ensure the development and maintenance of a collaborative culture which demonstrates loyalty and integrity towards school leaders.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Undertake any other reasonable professional task as directed by the Headteacher

This acts as selection criteria and gives an outline of the types of persons and the characteristics required to do the job.