The posting
The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and other senior colleagues, you'll use your leadership skills to manage provision in your school and to provide support to other teachers. You will oversee the day to day operation of the school SEND provision.
You will be responsible for supporting and raising the standards of achievement of children, supporting other staff in raising confidence and competence in this area and ensure that all children have a full entitlement to the National Curriculum.
As a qualified teacher post, this should be read in conjunction with the most recent School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Develop and oversee the implementation of the school's SEND strategy and policy.
Carry out assessments of pupils with SEND to identify needs and monitor progress - including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents.
Work with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans.
Evaluate the impact of inclusive teaching and support staff to improve practice.
Provide regular updates on pupil progress through written reports and meetings with Parents.
Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.
Organise and manage statutory reviews/obligations.
Attend CAF/TAC meeting as appropriate.
Provide advice, guidance and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEND.
Support teachers to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEND.
Support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom.
Work closely with the School Leaders and central operations partners to advise on the resources required to deliver value for money SEND provision.
Analyse school, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions, tracking their impacts.
Keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEND and cascade information to colleagues.
In accordance with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document there is a requirement for all teachers to contribute to the development of the school curriculum, teaching methods and their review.
Develop and plan bespoke interventions for students with SEND.
Lead on the development of quality first teaching to support students with SEND.
Coordinate IEP, EHCPs And EPEPs within school.
Be the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.
Coordinate Access Arrangements including gathering evidence.
Overseeing the coordination of the SEND register and SEND files.
Review and complete EHCP consult documents.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
