About the role

To manage the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND); including promoting high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. Promoting a culture of inclusion within the school community where all views are valued.

Main duties and responsibilities

Delivering the SEND provision across school.

To support in the welfare needs of SEND and all students within the school.

Management of appropriate resources for Special Needs and Learning Support and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely.

To develop curriculum resources to ensure that students identified as having SEND have the required levels of support within classroom learning and Intervention sessions.

To help manage the implementation of an inclusive curriculum.

To provide all those with involvement in Special Needs and Disability and Learning Support the support, challenge, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in learning. This includes intimate care where necessary.

To manage, maintain and update the Inclusion and Provision maps.

To manage the provision of SEND, including the allocation of support time and the writing of Student profiles/passports.

To liaise with relevant outside agencies and parents to ensure that individual student SEND are met effectively and that the requirements of statements of SEND are met fully.

Ensuring that accurate, professional and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies.

Ensuring that staff are kept informed of student’s SEND 

Plan and deliver continued professional development and support across the school.

Working with other staff to ensure that Student Profiles are used to set subject specific targets and match work well to students’ needs.

Using data effectively to identify pupils who are seriously underachieving and where necessary create and implement effective plans of action to support those students.

To provide guidance to staff on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of different students.

To help promote an inclusive curriculum.

To liaise with and inform parents/carers about the specifics of the SEND provision for their child.

To monitor the progress of students with SEND and advise, parents and external agencies.

To offer advice and support to teaching staff in providing a quality first teach approach,

Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary

Salary & Benefits

SEN allowance £3000

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

An excellent provision for your professional development and Leadership Development programme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform

• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.