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Deputy SENDCo
| Posting date: | 25 July 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2024 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 06a2e274-ddbe-434e-9353-a4182023a0fa |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Deputy SENDCo to support the day to day operational work of the SENDCo.
This includes, but is not limited to, the following.
Main duties and responsibilities
• To assist the SENDCo in leading the provision for special educational needs across the campus
• To assist with SEND admin as required
• To liaise with external agencies as appropriate
• To oversee the day to day work of the teaching assistants
• To coordinate person centred planning meetings with pupils
• To support with parental engagement e.g. coffee mornings
• To manage and maintain provision maps
Exemplar Specific Responsibilities
• To deputise for the SENDCo
• To liaise with relevant outside agencies to ensure that individual pupil SEND are met effectively
• Ensuring that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies using outcome focussed plans.
• Ensuring that staff are kept informed of pupil’s SEND and advise on areas to develop and support.
• Working with the SENDCo and other staff to ensure that student Pen Portraits are being used
• To provide guidance to staff on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of different pupils as guided by the SENDCo.
• To work with the SENDCo to promote an inclusive curriculum.
• To liaise with and inform parents/carers about the specifics of the SEND provision for their child under the direction of the SENDCo.
• To support meetings of SEND staff, communicate information to staff and co-ordinate resulting action.
• To ensure pupils are supported appropriately in examinations
• Ensure that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies
• Ensure that the SEND Register is kept accurate and up to date and that staff are kept informed of pupil special educational needs
In order to perform this role well, the Deputy SENDCo is expected to:
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the school’s policies and procedures related to SEND, including the SEND Information Report, Child Protection, Safeguarding and Inclusion policies
• Regularly attend relevant training and development events
• Act in the best interest of all the pupils of the school; and behave in a professional manner, including maintaining confidentiality as required
What the school offers its staff
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Childcare Voucher scheme
• Car benefit scheme
• My Health discounts
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All teaching and support members of staff must undertake the required pre-employment checks which include the uptake of references both professional and personal and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Deputy SENDCo to support the day to day operational work of the SENDCo.
This includes, but is not limited to, the following.
Main duties and responsibilities
• To assist the SENDCo in leading the provision for special educational needs across the campus
• To assist with SEND admin as required
• To liaise with external agencies as appropriate
• To oversee the day to day work of the teaching assistants
• To coordinate person centred planning meetings with pupils
• To support with parental engagement e.g. coffee mornings
• To manage and maintain provision maps
Exemplar Specific Responsibilities
• To deputise for the SENDCo
• To liaise with relevant outside agencies to ensure that individual pupil SEND are met effectively
• Ensuring that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies using outcome focussed plans.
• Ensuring that staff are kept informed of pupil’s SEND and advise on areas to develop and support.
• Working with the SENDCo and other staff to ensure that student Pen Portraits are being used
• To provide guidance to staff on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of different pupils as guided by the SENDCo.
• To work with the SENDCo to promote an inclusive curriculum.
• To liaise with and inform parents/carers about the specifics of the SEND provision for their child under the direction of the SENDCo.
• To support meetings of SEND staff, communicate information to staff and co-ordinate resulting action.
• To ensure pupils are supported appropriately in examinations
• Ensure that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies
• Ensure that the SEND Register is kept accurate and up to date and that staff are kept informed of pupil special educational needs
In order to perform this role well, the Deputy SENDCo is expected to:
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the school’s policies and procedures related to SEND, including the SEND Information Report, Child Protection, Safeguarding and Inclusion policies
• Regularly attend relevant training and development events
• Act in the best interest of all the pupils of the school; and behave in a professional manner, including maintaining confidentiality as required
What the school offers its staff
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Childcare Voucher scheme
• Car benefit scheme
• My Health discounts
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All teaching and support members of staff must undertake the required pre-employment checks which include the uptake of references both professional and personal and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.