About this role
Administrative:
To deputise for and represent the SEND Lead as required.To contribute as directed to the application for EHCPs and the Annual Review process.To assist the SEND Lead in coordinating the individual provision made to support individual pupils with SEND, including those with EHC plans.To assist the SEND Lead in maintaining the SEND Register, Pupil Passports, Individual Support Plans, and ensuring that records of all pupils with SEND are kept up to date.To liaise with external agencies to ensure that individual pupils’ needs are met effectively and liaise with parents about the specifics of the SEND provision for their child, under the direction of the SEND Lead.To collate and prepare information relating to assessments and referrals under the direction of the SEND Lead.To keep accurate records of meetings and discussions with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.To work closely with the SEND Lead to develop parent engagement events.To assist the SENDCo in obtaining transition records for incoming SEND students and ensuring educational settings receive relevant records of outgoing SEND students.Ordering and maintaining SEND resources as needed.Promotion of, and administering the SEND referral process.
Pupil Outcomes:
To support the SENDCo with the responsibility of students with an EHCP, including EHCP reviews, and attending multi-agency reviews as required.To work with students, their families and the Exams Officer to administer the process of access arrangements (AA) for SEND pupils, and collection and collation of AA evidence.As directed by the SENDCo to provide in-class support for students, including undertaking pupil pursuits, and providing feedback to staff to support best practice in inclusion.To provide learning support for named pupils or groups of pupils, where and when required, on a range of subjects that may be hindering individual learning and progress, and keep accurate records.Monitoring and co-ordination of work for students with private study in the SEND Hub.To assist the SEND Lead in tracking and monitoring relevant interventions to identify progress and needs.To help raise levels of attendance and punctuality for SEND students.To work with the SEND Lead to promote an inclusive curriculum and in the development of appropriate resources and teaching and learning strategies to make the curriculum more accessible.Supporting any Teaching Assistants in ensuring that they are present in lessons/sessions as specified on their timetables and ensure they are aware of strategies in place for the students that they support.
Safeguarding:
To assist the Head Teacher in delivering outstanding safeguarding and child protection across the School.To support the administration and communication of the safeguarding team where needed for SEND students.
Communication:
To promote the widespread use of the Graduated ApproachTo work closely with external agencies such as EP, CAT, SS, PDSS and school nursing team who support student with SEND and medical needs within the school. Use the information gathered to inform classroom strategies and additional interventions as needed.To maintain accurate records of communication with parents and external agencies, including action/follow-up taken.In liaison with the DSL, SEND Lead and pastoral staff, communicate with parents where appropriate.To attend SEND team and School meetings/briefings and those that are specifically in relation to the pupils that you support, such as liaison with multi agencies.To lead staff CPD sessions focused on understanding the needs of SEND students and promoting strategies to remove barriers to learningTo liaise regularly with the Pastoral Team regarding the specific needs of SEND studentsTo collaborate with other SEND specialists across the Academy Trust
All employees are expected to play a full part in the life of the School community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos, and to encourage colleagues and students to follow this example.
The post holder will also be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Deputy Head or Headmaster to undertake work of a similar level not specified in this job description.