Assistant SENDCo

ob description Job title: Assistant SENDCo Grade: Salary dependant on experience Hours / weeks: 40 hrs per week, 39 weeks/year Monday-Friday(08:00-16.30) Contract type: Permanent Reports to: SENDCO Job purpose To assist the SENDCo in the planning and delivery of SEND provision at Westfield Academy and to assist in the management of the SEND Team. To assist the SENDCo in ensuring the academy fulfills its duties according to the SEND Code of Practice 2015.To assist with the day-to-day operation of the SEND policies and provisions. To coordinate provision for all students with SEND at Westfield Academy, working closely with students, parents, carers, staff, professionals and outside agencies to identify, assess and plan to meet the needs of students with special educational needs Line Management responsibilities To line manage and complete the appraisal process for at least 6 x LSAs & 1 X HLTA as directed by the SENCO and Headteacher. Promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations. Advise, contribute and, where appropriate, coordinate the professional development of staff to increase their effectiveness in responding to pupils’ with SEND. Main responsibilities To deputise for the SENCO in matters relating to SEN, as and when appropriate To support the SENCO in leading the provision for SEND within school. Respond to consultation letters within the statutory timeline, following the Code of Practice as directed by the SENCO. To manage appropriate resources for SEND and Learning Support and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely. To support the SENCO in managing the implementation of an inclusive curriculum delivery. Within the context of the academy’s aims and policies, work with the SENCO to develop and deliver in intervention groups and support. To provide all those with involvement in SEND, the support, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in learning. To support the learning of students as allocated by the SENCO and in coordination with the Heads of Year. To manage and maintain provision maps and student provision plans. Ensure that the academy meets all our statutory and legal duties in relation to students with Special Educational needs. To support the SENCO with the application of Educational Health Care plan Needs assessments. Ensure the school complies with Section F of all students' EHCPs. To support the achievement and progress of all SEND students To support the attendance of students with SEND. Raise awareness of the needs of SEND pupils within the classroom Provide support and training to trainees and newly qualified teachers in relation to pupils with SEND. Liaise with other agencies and professionals as appropriate. Main duties To assist the SENDCo in ensuring systems and processes are in place to iden