Aston
Community Education Trust are a forward thinking and ambitious multi-academy
trust, comprising of three secondary and nine primary academies across the
Rotherham, Sheffield and North Derbyshire areas.
Thurcroft Junior Academy, part of Aston Community
Education Trust (ACET), is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled SEND
Integrated Resource Lead to join our dedicated team to further develop and grow
our SEND Integrated Resource. We are a mainstream Junior School and Nursery with
a 10-place, Integrated Resource with enhanced provision, supporting pupils with
EHCPs who have Communication and Interaction as their primary area of need.
The Provision currently provides 10 places with the
opportunity to expand over time. This is an exciting and unique opportunity, and
the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the development
of the provision while working closely with RMBC and with ACET Inclusion
leaders.
The purpose of resource is to provide bespoke curriculum
provision and support for pupils who require an alternative learning
environment and bespoke curriculum either as part or all of their time in
school. We are looking for an experienced Send leader who has the passion
and expertise in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs,
particularly Communication and Interaction and Social, Emotional and Mental
Health.
The SEND integrated Resource Lead will manage and lead a
team consisting of a teacher and support staff. The successful candidate will
be expected to drive the provision whilst supporting all staff to ensure the
highest quality offer and delivery.
The SEND Integrated
Resource Lead would have responsibility for the organisational management of
the Resource, such as admissions, consultations, liaison with the Local
Authority, regular communication with the Principal, SENDCo and professionals, to
support the statutory annual review cycle. As a member of the SEND and Inclusion Team,
the successful candidate will meet regularly with the Principal and SENDCo to
ensure the Integrated resource remains integral to the provision of the whole
academy. They will be expected to model a commitment to the wider
development of the academy and to be a role model in their professional
attitude and conduct.
The role is based at Thurcroft Junior Academy and will involve working
collaboratively with other academies across the trust. If you are looking for an exciting new role
and believe all challenges can be overcome, then you are warmly encouraged to
pursue an application with us. We would also welcome you if you would like to
visit us. If you have any questions or wish to visit, then please contact
– ruth.stone@thurcroftacademy.org
Key
Responsibilities and Duties
Leadership
and Teaching
· Support
and co-ordinate a team within the SEND Integrated Resource, guiding staff to
deliver high-quality SEND support.
·
Efficiently
manage the day-to-day operation of the SEND Integrated Resource, including
pupil care and staff coordination.
·
Lead
targeted activities, interventions, and learning opportunities for groups and
individual pupils within the SEND Integrated Resource based on the assess, plan do review model.
·
Collaborate
closely with the SENDCo and class teachers to support effective delivery of
support and delivery of quality first teaching.
·
Work
with the SENDCo to assist class teachers in delivering an adapted, engaging,
and effective curriculum tailored to pupils’ needs.
·
Support
teachers to design and create engaging, differentiated resources and activities
to enhance learning outcomes.
·
Liaise with other professionals, including attending
meetings within the academy and with outside agencies, as appropriate.
·
Play an active role in safeguarding children and
adhere to the academy policies.
·
Have strong organisational skills, with the ability
to prioritise workload, manage competing demands, and maintain accurate
records.
·
Liaise with the Principal, school staff, including
the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and other professionals as appropriate to
ensure the effective operation of the service.
·
Attend meetings and briefings as required and to
provide an evidenced based graduated response.
·
Promote a caring and supportive environment where
concerns can be explored, thereby promoting mental and emotional health.
·
Liaise with relevant staff within the academy,
making them aware of problems experienced by pupils and to make recommendations
as to how these may be managed/resolved, as appropriate.
Assessment
and Monitoring
·
Promote
the highest academic expectations for all students.
·
Work
with teachers and utilise the school’s established assessment systems to
monitor pupil progress rigorously.
·
Maintain
detailed observation records and provide timely, constructive feedback to SENDCo
and class teachers.
·
Support
the implementation and review of targeted SEND plans, working in partnership
with SENDCo, Inclusion Team, external professionals and families to provide
holistic support.
Resource
Management and Pastoral Care
·
Support
the safe, calm, and smooth running of the SEND Integrated Resource, ensuring it
remains a positive and inclusive space.
·
Demonstrate
a deep understanding of SEND needs, including strategies for adaptation,
co-regulation, and personalised learning.
·
Foster
a classroom culture that encourages self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and
positive peer relationships.
·
Manage
the day-to-day care and support for pupils, including co-regulation strategies,
medical needs, and personal care, with empathy and professionalism.
Professional
Collaboration and Development
·
Demonstrate
patience, empathy, and a positive outlook to foster trusting relationships with
pupils and colleagues.
·
Participate
actively in relevant professional development opportunities to enhance personal
knowledge and skills.
·
Work
collaboratively with academy staff to share best practice and contribute to whole
school SEND provision.
·
Model
high levels of professionalism, empathy, and positivity in all interactions
with pupils, colleagues, families, and external agencies.
Professional
Development
Aston
Community Education Trust is committed to the continuous professional growth of
its staff. The SEND Inclusion Base Lead will have access to:
·
Ongoing
training tailored to SEND best practises and specialist interventions.
·
Opportunities
to engage in collaborative learning with colleagues across the school and trust
networks.
·
Support
for accredited professional qualifications and development.
Safeguarding
ACET is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants should read our
safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on the
‘policy’ section of our academy websites.
It is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity if you are
barred from working with children. This post will
involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are therefore not entitled to
withhold information about convictions, cautions or bind-over orders which for
any other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the Act. Any information
that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)
Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate and does not need to be
declared. Guidance on this can be found at
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Successful candidates will be subject to
a DBS check at the appropriate level. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to
complete a self-declaration related to their criminal record or any information
that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Additional checks in relation to the
Childcare Disqualification Regulations will be undertaken for successful
candidates to junior academies. If you have
lived or worked outside of the UK, additional information may be required from
you to satisfy safer recruitment checks.
Equality
ACET is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity
throughout the recruitment process. We
welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and your
application will be assessed purely on your ability to do the job.
We undertake to make
any ‘reasonable adjustments’ to a job or workplace to counteract any
disadvantages a disabled person may face. Where required, we will make
reasonable adjustments to the selection process for an applicant with a
disability.
