Person Specification
What skills and experience we're looking for
* SENDCO Qualified Teacher with QTS Essential
* National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment Essential
* Degree in a relevant subject area Essential
* Training, Experience and Knowledge
* Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area Essential
* Demonstrate a student centered approach to teaching, including an appreciation of inclusive provision and practices Essential
* Experience of conducting training/leading INSET Essential
* Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning Essential
* Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate effective links between home and school Essential
* Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice Essential
* Understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and of effective intervention strategies Essential
* Ability to plan and evaluate interventions Essential
What the school offers its staff
Now is a really exciting time to be joining Colne Primet Academy as we go through a period of rapid expansion, both in terms of staff and student numbers and with extensive new building and refurbishment work recently completed and opened from September 2024. We currently have 875 students on roll from a diverse range of backgrounds, and the students numbers continue to grow up to our full capacity of 1050 over the next few years. Throughout the school, we have students who speak 23 different languages. Working with such a diverse community brings lots of opportunities for students to learn more about each other and themselves. By joining the Primet family you will become part of a supportive and ambitious team. The core drive of being part of the Primet staff team is about wanting the best for our students, and to help them overcome any barriers to their success. Our aim here at Colne Primet Academy is to give each and every child the very best educational start in life. At all times, we guide, support and inspire.
Further details about the role
Role Specific Responsibilities
1. Support the Director of SEND in developing the strategic overview of provision for students with SEND, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision
2. Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for students with SEND
3. Make sure the SEND policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the Academy Development and Improvement Plan (ADIP)
4. Lead the operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of provision, including:
o identifying a student’s SEN and coordinating provision that meets the student’s needs
o maintaining an accurate SEND register and provision map, and ensuring records are kept up to date
o providing training and guidance to colleagues on teaching students with SEN or a disability, and advise on the graduated approach to SEN support
o working with and being a key point of contact for other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies, especially the local authority (LA)
o Communicate regularly with parents or carers
5. Review the education, health and care plan (EHCP) with parents/carers and the student
6. Monitor the attainment and progress of SEND students, including analysing assessment data and implementing and leading interventions as needed, and evaluating their effectiveness
7. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s policy and practice, including being aware of the provision in the local offer
8. Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and suggest changes to make use of funding more effective
9. Work with the Senior Leadership Team and Exams Officer to ensure the school meets its responsibilities in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
10. Lead and manage teaching assistants (TAs) working with students with SEN or a disability
Safeguarding
Commitment to safeguarding
https://pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/587.html
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