Overview
This role is instrumental in raising standards of achievement for pupils with varied and complex needs across all curriculum areas. Working closely with the SENDCo, you will take operational leadership of SEND provision within the education team. You will collaborate with teaching staff, senior leaders, and the Clinical Lead to provide expert support and advice—ensuring students' individual needs are met and barriers to learning are overcome. You will also be responsible for leading EHCP annual reviews, supporting individual students and small groups, and contributing to the delivery of targeted provision.
Responsibilities
* Act as operational lead for SEND provision within the education team
* Support inclusion across the school in collaboration with the SENDCo and other key staff
* Lead and manage EHCP annual reviews
* Deliver and support targeted interventions for students
* Provide specialist support and guidance to staff to meet individual pupil needs
* Work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to support learners
Qualifications and qualities
* A qualified teacher with a passion for SEND education
* Someone ready to take the next step in their career with leadership responsibilities
* A professional who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive school environment
* A motivated individual committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
* Degree or equivalent
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Experience delivering or supporting provision such as Lego Therapy, Precision Teaching, or Emotional Literacy
* Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, families, and external professionals
About Outcomes First Group / Options Autism
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we\'re putting wellbeing first. We are proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Whether it\'s already in place or just around the corner, now\'s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, all with a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway, which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils with 8 co-located pupil homes on our 30 acre site in rural Norfolk. On site we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm, playground facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms. For over 16 years Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you\'ll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits and conditions
* You\'ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
* Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you\'ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" — access to mental health support services and physical health checks
* Market-leading benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
* Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits; 100s of discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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