The Role:

DIGITAL SKILLS SPECIALISM.

• To plan and deliver personalised curriculum packages and accreditation pathways for pupils within the context of EHCP outcomes, maintaining assessment and progress data for your learners.

• To deliver knowledgeable targeted provision, ensuring the provision effectively reflects the needs of pupils Education Health and Care plans.

• Providing in-school teaching and intervention for pupils with anxiety-related barriers to learning and SEN including, but not limited to, Autism and Social, Emotional Mental Health (SEMH).

• Working collaboratively with families, external professionals, and other support networks.

• To deliver quality SEN teaching to secondary school-age pupils across a range of subjects and may include teaching pupils remotely on-line and in non-classroom environments. 

• Develop and support personalised strategies to reduce anxiety, build confidence and meet the individual needs of pupils.

• Where applicable, offering outreach support in alternative settings within the Trust to help pupils access education in a way that feels safe and manageable.

• To make appropriate arrangements for the pupils’ pastoral care and personal development whilst establishing working relationships with their parents or carers 

• Where applicable, support effective partnerships with a range of service providers and proactive working with multi-agency teams.

• To co-ordinate the work of HLTA’s and Teaching Assistants. This includes managing pupils’ individual needs to enable them to access learning.

• To follow the guidance issued within the Trust ‘Teaching and Learning’ / ‘Curriculum’ Policies and the ‘Non-negotiables’.

• To support and adhere to all Trust’s policies and procedures.

• To fulfil associated duties which are required to meet the Teachers’ Standards.

• To have a clear understanding of Safeguarding and the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

• To be aware of and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the Trust and School’s Safeguarding Policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching Responsibilities:

• To plan, prepare and deliver appropriate and differentiated work for all pupils in the setting into which you are deployed. 

• To work in partnership with parents/carers/pupils and other agencies to develop most impactful provision. 

• To give meaningful feedback to pupils about their learning and how to make further progress.

• To contribute to pupils assessment in line with Trust assessment processes. To mark work and to annotate photo/video recordings of practical work according to the Marking Policy.

• Maintain current detailed records of academic, social and attitudinal progress.

• Understand and be able to articulate your data.

• To plan and deliver provision to meet EHCP outcome.

• Have regard for the vulnerable groups within setting at which you are deployed and be able to articulate how their needs are met within your teaching.

• Meet the deadlines for data drops.

• Complete progress reports.

• Identify best practice and disseminate it amongst colleagues; participate in the on-going review and development of the Trust-wide curriculum, resources and pedagogy.

• To carry out tasks related to the general wellbeing of our pupils.

• To order, distribute and maintain the materials required for groups you are teaching.

• To follow statutory requirements.

• To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning, pupil progress, policy review and any faculties with which you are aligned.

Pastoral Responsibilities: 

• To support the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils. 

• To be aware of, and to communicate, the background information relating to pupils and follow guidance with regards to behaviour management within the group and the wider school.

• Contribute to the development of management strategies for our pupils.

• Promote equal opportunities and inclusion.

• To establish a positive and professional channel of communication with parents and carers.

• To effect and sustain professional contact with parents, carers and professional agencies.

• To prepare and collate information for Reports, Annual EHCP reviews and attend meetings as necessary.

• To monitor pupils with regards to their attainment, attitude for learning, behaviour, attendance and their social and emotional wellbeing. 

• To assist with the development of individual support plans for pupils and to communicate these to colleagues.

Communication and Liaison

• Attend INSET days and contribute to agenda and training. 

• Represent the provision at which you are deployed at other meetings, where appropriate.

• Meet formally and informally with the line manager over matters relating to teaching and learning, classroom management and personal professional development.

• Communicate and work effectively with other members of staff – including across a range of Trust settings and provisions.

• Maintain appropriate contact and consult with parents/carers of pupils as necessary 

• Work proactively with Trust and partner school’s Teacher/ HLTA and TA teams to ensure pupils with whom you are deployed receive appropriate levels of support.

Our Total Reward Offer:

The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.

Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.

Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust, or to learn more about our People Strategy and Benefits click here.

If you need the application form or any part of the recruitment process in a different format, please contact us directly at bclark@brunelschool.org and we will make the necessary adjustments.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today. 

Safeguarding:

The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.