The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Longford Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Longford Primary Academy our children come first.  High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos.  In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children with SEND, as well as experience supporting pupils with ADHD, autism and ODD. Our calm provision supports children in key stages 1&2. Curriculum planning is provided by year groups, with dedicated time allocated for the successful candidate to adapt this planning to meet the individual needs of the children within the provision.

The provision lead will be well supported by the SENCO and by experienced support staff working within the provision. We are committed to ongoing professional development and will support the provision lead with tailored CPD opportunities, in addition to the school’s wider planned CPD programme for all staff. This ensures our whole-school approach to inclusion remains strong and that the provision continues to be fully inclusive.

The curriculum is carefully tailored to include opportunities for social, emotional and self-regulation development, including structured programmes such as Attention Autism, ELSA, Positive Play and Forest School. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is nurturing, proactive and committed to ensuring that every child can thrive.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website  https://sbmat.org. 

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to organise and support teaching and learning activities for SEN pupils, including classes. The primary focus is to work with individuals and groups delivering specified work under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. The individual provides specialist learning support for pupils identified as having learning difficulties, including complex and multiple special education needs, in a broad range of different learning situations and settings. The post holder also plans, organises and undertakes other related duties to fully support and underpin learning, personal and social development.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision
2. Deliver specified work to individuals and small groups modifying and adapting activities as necessary
3. Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional
4. Provide specialist support to pupils with severe learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
5. Monitor pupils conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve highly complex, difficult or very challenging issues
6. Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
7. Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide specialist support/advice to meet the needs of pupils
8. Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
9. Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters
10. Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training
11. Develop and implement individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews
12. Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
13. Support the role of parents/carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents/carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
14. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
15. Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
16. Liaise with external agencies on a regular basis
17. Provide pastoral care to pupils for example as head of year or tutor group
18. Be responsible for pupils who are not working to the normal timetable
19. Undertake training with specific area of expertise to ensure that staff, parents / carers are fully trained to meet the expectations of the school
20. Manage the induction of pupils into specialist units, classes or schools for pupils with special educational needs
21. Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of highly complex personal and learning aides and equipment
22. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
23. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:
• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.