Assistant SENDCo

We are seeking a committed, highly organised and qualified teacher

to fulfil the role of Assistant SENDCo. The successful candidate will work

closely with the current SENDCo to support the strategic development of Special

Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the school, ensuring

that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially

and emotionally.

The successful candidate will work alongside the SENDCo to support

pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, while

promoting an inclusive learning environment where every student can achieve

their full potential. At Cove we have a specialist unit for the deaf and

hearing loss, as well as an extensive team trained in a wide range of

specialist therapies.

The Learning Support area has recently been relocated to a larger

facility and now includes specialists’ rooms for reading, online independent

learning, sensory therapy etc. The learning support have an additional large

area used at various times for examinations, however, this is also used for

small group intervention work.

The learning support team are a key resource to support our

specialist mental health team and ELSA. Due to the above national average

number of EHCPs and SEN-K students, two SENDCo are required to best manage the

workload. Both SENDCo and Assist SENDCo are supported by a full-time

administrator.

Although the requirement to hold the NPQSENDCo qualification would

be desirable, this is not essential and training would be offered via the

national college.

Quality

First Teaching and Adaptive Teaching

Working alongside

the SENDCo, the Assistant SENDCo will support high-quality adaptive teaching to

ensure students with SEND make excellent progress.

The role includes:

Supporting teachers to implement inclusive and

adaptive teaching strategies.

Sharing effective practice and resources to

promote inclusion and progress.

Undertaking learning walks with the SENDCo and

providing feedback to staff.

Supporting the development and review of EHCPs

and One Page Profiles.

Training

and Development

Provide training and guidance for staff to

strengthen SEND provision.

Keep up to date with current SEND research and

best practice.

Support the ongoing development of the

school’s SEND provision.

Access

Arrangements

Support the Exams Access Arrangements

Co-ordinator from a Learning Support perspective.

Liaise with staff, students and parents to

ensure appropriate reasonable adjustments are in place in line with JCQ

requirements.

Transition

and Consultations

Support transition arrangements for pupils

with SEND between schools and key stages.

Liaise with external agencies and complete consultations

as