George Spencer Academy · Nottingham, East Midlands
Purpose of Role The primary focus of this role is to support students with unmet and undiagnosed needs, ensuring they receive tailored interventions and support. Working closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to provide effective strategies and interventions to help students reach their potential. The Early Intervention Practitioner, will play a key role in identifying and addressing the needs of students who may not have formal diagnoses, ensuring that all students feel supported and included in the school community. Provide one-on-one support, facilitate reviews, and assist in organising interventions to help bridge any gaps in learning or emotional development. Specific responsibilities include: Identify and Support Undiagnosed Needs: Work closely with classroom teachers to identify students who may have unmet or undiagnosed special educational needs. Observe, assess, and record students' progress, behaviour, and overall well-being to support the identification of needs. Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, tailored to their specific needs and challenges. Provide in class support. Support Parents and Referrals: Act as a point of contact for parents of students with potential undiagnosed needs, offering guidance, advice, and support. Assist parents in understanding their child’s needs and support them in accessing referrals to external agencies for assessments and diagnosis. Ensure effective communication with parents regarding their child’s progress, concerns, and any necessary actions to be taken. Provide Interventions and Tailored Support: Deliver targeted interventions and work alongside teaching staff to implement individualised learning strategies. Support students with emotional and behavioural challenges, offering tailored strategies for managing their needs. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, adjusting approaches as needed to support student progress. Reviews and Progress Meetings: Support the Inclusion Lead in preparing for and attending regular student reviews, including those related to Special Educational Needs (SEN). Contribute to the writing and updating of SEND profiles/provision mapping for students with unmet or undiagnosed needs. Provide reports and feedback on students' progress during parent evenings and review meetings. Collaboration with Staff and External Agencies: Work closely with the Inclusion Lead, SENCO, teachers, and external agencies to create a holistic support plan for students. Help coordinate support services and external referrals, ensuring that all relevant parties are informed and involved in the student’s support plan. Provide professional advice and training to staff on strategies to support students with unmet needs. Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of student observations, interventions, and progress reports. Ensure that all student data is kept