Responsibilities
* Providing learning support to students under the direction of the SENCo
* Supporting and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies
* Ensuring the needs of identified students are met by coordinating support and provision for students with EHCPs
* Supporting the Learning Support Assistant team with ensuring high‑quality in‑class support
* Working with class teachers and other academy staff to ensure awareness of the implications of SEND
Candidate profile
* The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, vision, expertise and commitment in the area of SEN
* Ideally experience in multi‑agency working and strong awareness of relevant SEN legislation
Work schedule and salary
37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks). Actual salary £26,466.48 to £28,662.25 per annum (Full time equivalent £30,077.64 to £32,573.02).
Qualifications
* Be educated to degree level ideally in Psychology / SEN / Child Development
* Hold both English and Maths GCSE at C grade or higher
* Show commitment to the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring the needs of identified students, including those with EHCPs, are effectively met
* Support the coordination of SEND provision across the academy, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies
* Bring enthusiasm, flexibility and an openness to new approaches
* Have experience of teaching / supporting pupils with SEND in a mainstream setting
* Have knowledge of current practice and developments for pupils with SEND
* Promote inclusive teaching practices and raise awareness of SEND across the academy
Introduction
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising 'wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils "live life to the full."' (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.
Benefits
* Generous employer pension contribution at 23% basic salary
* Career development with a bespoke CPD programme
* Excellent facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links
* Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
* Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work‑life balance
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