- Assistant SENCO EDV/2024/MHA/11126 Harlow
- BMAT in Harlow, , United Kingdom
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Recruiting for: Assistant SENCO
We are keen to find the right person for our wonderful school and are open to discussions regarding the role and how it could be shaped to ensure we get that person who has a passion for making a difference!
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
This list is not exhaustive, but includes:
Specific Responsibilities
• Line Management of all mainstream Teaching Assistants, Academic mentors etc…
• To assist the SENCO with the identification and assessment of all SEND and potential SEND students, students on the statutory assessment process, assisted, where appropriate by the Heads of Faculty/Subject Leads
• Ensuring that the SEND register is updated and checked each half term and implement the procedures required by the current Code of Practice
• To assist the SENCO with liaising with the Heads of Faculty/Subject Leads in order to effectively deliver the special educaional needs service and to ensure that all students make progress in accordance with their IEP/provision plan
• To assist in the assessment, monitoring and tracking of all SEND students’ progress termly
• Work with a range of staff in coordinating and communicating services such as the educational psychology service, specialist teacher services, speech and language therapy service, literacy support service etc.
• Assist the SENCO to enable the LGB members through the Deputy Head to discharge their statutory responsibilities in relation to students with SEND and keep them well informed as to the implementation of the SEND policy
• Assist the SENCO to prepare the annual report on the SEND provision that is presented to the LGB Members
• Assist in the assessment and completion of documentation necessary for students to benefit from access arrangements in external examinations
• To oversee and track progress of all students who require reading intervention and/or other interventions relating to SEND
• To follow guidance when working with identified students, in small groups or the whole class as appropriate
• To attend reviews and planning meeting as appropriate
• To accompany students on educational visits
• To work alongside Tutors and other members of staff, building positive relationships with assigned students
• To attend school INSET, whole staff meetings, departmental and Learning Services Team meetings and / or Literacy Working Party meetings, as appropriate
• To assist students in the development of independent personal care and hygiene and promoting self – confidence as laid down in Academy policy. Contributing and following clear guidance
• To assist at break /lunchtimes and the end of day supervision, developing positive activities, which will encourage and support inclusive practice
General Responsibilities Common To All Members Of Staff
All staff are responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils and must follow BMAT guidance and policies.
BMAT Directors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post-holder.
Harlow United Kingdom