Working directly under the SENDCo, you
will provide high-level administrative and strategic support to ensure the
school meets its statutory duties. Additionally, you will lead on the delivery
of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) interventions and serve as an
active member of the Safeguarding Team to ensure a holistic approach to pupils’
welfare.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Strategic Leadership Support
- Assist the SENDCo in
the monitoring and evaluation of the SEND Development Plan.
- Support the analysis
of pupil’s progress data to identify trends and areas for strategic
intervention.
- Assist in the
preparation of reports for the Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team.
- Maintain and update
the SEND Register, ensuring all documentation (including EHCPs and K-Code
provisions) is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice.
- Help manage the
transition processes for SEND pupils entering or leaving the school.
2.
SEMH Intervention & Support
- Design and deliver
bespoke SEMH interventions for individuals and small groups (e.g., nurture
groups, anger management, anxiety support, or social skills).
- Monitor the impact
of SEMH provisions using recognised tracking tools and adjust support
plans accordingly.
- Act as a point of
contact for pupils experiencing emotional distress, providing a "safe
space" and regulated environment.
- Work with class teachers to implement SEMH-friendly strategies within the classroom to promote inclusive learning
3.
Safeguarding & Welfare
- Act as a member of
the Safeguarding Team, attending regular briefings and contributing to
strategy meetings.
- Identify and report
safeguarding concerns in accordance with school policy and "Keeping
Children Safe in Education" (KCSiE).
- Liaise with the
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) regarding pupils whose SEND
requirements intersect with safeguarding vulnerabilities.
- Support the school
in maintaining a culture of vigilance and proactive support for at-risk pupils.
4.
Operational Coordination
- Liaise with external
professionals (Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language
Therapists, CAMHS) to coordinate site visits and assessments.
- Facilitate Annual
Reviews and support Sarah/SENDCo in gathering evidence from staff and
parents.
- Provide coaching or
mentoring to Teaching Assistants to improve the quality of classroom-based
SEND support.