Job Description

As a teacher you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery, is fully committed to raising attainment and acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards. You will be focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our pupils in terms of externally accredited qualifications and in personal development.

As SENCo you will provide early intervention to enhance curriculum attainment and social inclusion. The role will predominantly be non-teaching, with some involvement in interventions and classroom-based support to promote inclusive practice through modelling of effective strategies and provision.

A key aspect of the role will be to prepare paperwork, arrange assessments, referrals, reviews and consultations with staff and other professionals, linking directly with students and families in a child-centred, collaborative model of working, including contributing towards statutory processes as appropriate.

You will be joining a team of SENCos who work with our Assistant Head responsible for SEND to provide support across our ten sites. You will predominantly be working at our Exeter and WRAP Plymouth sites.

Responsibilities

· To be an outstanding teaching and learning practitioner who is able to model and lead by example, offering advice and support to other staff.

· Use a trauma informed approach to positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect which allows students to feel safe and secure and promotes their self-esteem

· Maintain/establish good order and discipline among the students and safeguard their health and safety

· Recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, including challenging stereotyped views and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures.

· Contribute to the work of the department teaching teams.

· Be a role model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct

· Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff

· Keep up-to-date with research and developments in pedagogy

· Provide advice to bases to facilitate staff addressing the particular language, communication, cognitive, social and developmental needs of individuals or groups of children

· Co-deliver above interventions with individuals and groups to improve learning outcomes, participation, inclusion and enhance ACE provision

· To assess / monitor and evaluate identified children’s baseline and progress

· To provide oral and written assessments and reports regarding pupils progress as necessary.

· To disseminate inclusive practice through training, advice and modelling appropriate teaching strategies (individual and group)

· To promote effective transitions for targeted pupils.

To provide relevant resources and strategies to support parents as appropriate.

Principle Accountabilities

Children & Families:

· To assess, monitor and regularly review children’s individual educational needs in consultation with parents / carers and other professionals

· To work closely with the base team to devise and develop learning programmes for pupils in consultation with professionals and parents

· To provide records and reports describing pupils needs and progress

· To liaise with parents through reports, formal and informal contact

· To provide training opportunities for parents as appropriate

Other Agencies:

· To encourage a co-ordinated approach with other agencies to support individual pupils and families and to safeguard children and young people

· Attend multi-agency meetings and provide written reports as appropriate

Within school:

· To support the base when implementing statutory assessment advice

· To provide ongoing advice and support for school staff specific to the needs of the pupils on the base

· To develop and deliver inset training on a range of SEND issues

· To work with staff in the classroom to develop effective strategies and interventions in relation to individual pupils

· To demonstrate the effectiveness of specific interventions using appropriate data

· To work closely with colleagues to support the SEND team and Statutory Assessment process across the bases

· To participate in the administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as are described above

· To ensure that all activities conform to corporate policies and procedures

Other Duties & Responsibilities

A JOB DESCRIPTION CAN NEVER BE FULLY DESCRIPTIVE AND EXHAUSTIVE OF UNFORESEEN CHANGES OR CIRCUMSTANCES. IT IS EXPECTED THAT STAFF WILL, WITHIN REASON, RESPOND TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND EMERGENCIES AS THEY ARISE, COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND THE SITUATION.