Larkmead school is  seeking to appoint a Deputy Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (Deputy SENCO), to help support our inclusion team, working closely with our SENCO.  This role is a 0.8 FTE position will attract a TLR 2c.

Our Learning Support department is a welcoming, safe space that provides students with SEND a comfortable place to use throughout the school day. The Learning Support team consists of well-trained, conscientious and dedicated staff members who respond effectively to student needs and are able to adapt to suit all learners. 

For students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), we work hard to build strong relationships with local schools and families to ensure smooth transitions at key curriculum points and a consistent, child centred approach to the support they receive.

The Deputy SENCO is responsible for supporting the SENCO in leading the provision and outcomes for all students in the school with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

We are looking for applicants with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND and who can translate this into dynamic and practical action to develop and implement systems that ensure this support is in place.

The successful candidate(s) will work closely with students, families, teaching and support staff to ensure that the provision for our young people is holistic and completely collaborative.

 As the successful candidate you will be:

• a qualified teacher who is always looking to develop;
• confident teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• passionate about ensuring that pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and teaching
• committed to making a difference to young people’s lives;
• a team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Larkmead is a happy, ambitious and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity and choice.  Great teaching and learning across the school are supported by our culture of research and collaboration.  Each student gets the very best experience to enable them to achieve their ambitions.  Our pastoral care provides compassion, security and confidence, nurturing students to be happy, to develop and to thrive.  The Larkmead promise sets out our vision, ethos and ambitions for students and staff.

We offer:

• an excellent programme of induction and training which seeks to provide an excellent foundation for career progression
• a forward thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns
• a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team environment
• a professional environment dedicated to Teaching and Learning with a supportive, dedicated and hardworking staff

• Commitment to a positive culture and robust positive behaviour management
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Free parking
• Free Eye Care Voucher

Larkmead is a school with clear, positive values, which add positive value to our students and staff.  We are a diverse community and greatly value the contribution that colleagues from different backgrounds and with different experiences bring to our school.

If this sounds like the sort of opportunity and environment you are looking for in your career journey and you feel that you possess these attributes, then we very much look forward to meeting you.  

Please do not hesitate to get in touch and visit the school prior to making a formal application. 

The school reserves the right to consider and interviews candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate.  An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.

Larkmead School is a member of the Cambrian Learning Trust.  Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.  Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools' community.

If you would like to have an informal talk about the role please contact Mrs Philippa Cross, Head of Learning Support and SENCO, phone: 01235520141 email: pcross@LAR.Cambrianlt.org