Assistant SENCo

DescriptionJob Title: Assistant SENCo
Location: Wolverhampton
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time only
Salary: £13.14 p/hr - £14.34 p/hr [£27,332 - £29,828 pro rata], depending on experience
We are currently seeking an Assistant SENCo to join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.
As part of our the provisions growth strategy, they are really pleased to have recently opened a brand new Primary and Secondary ASC/SEMH school in Wolverhampton with a proposed capacity of 80 students aged between 5-19.
Key Duties:
* Support the SENCo to promote an inclusive approach to SEN across the whole school
* Build key relationships with Local Authority EHCP Coordinators and all professionals in the field
* Ensure that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies.
* Support SENCo in delivering training opportunities for learning support assistants and teachers to learn about SEN, including whole-school inset
* Support teaching staff in modeling good practice in teaching pupils with SEN including those with more complex needs
* Using data effectively to identify pupils who are seriously underachieving and where necessary create and implement effective plans of action to support those pupils.
* Working with teaching staff to provide cover in a HLTA capacity where necessary
* To keep abreast of developments in SEN [e.g
research, changes to the law] and inform SLT and Head where appropriate
Skills and Qualifications:
* English and Maths to Level 2 or above
* Teaching Assistant Level 4 qualification preferable
* Relevant and recent knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN
* Sound working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
* Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
* A person-centered approach to SEND delivery, and commitment to meet individual needs of each pupil
* Work collaboratively with other staff and professionals with good interpersonal skills
* Confidence and fluency in using appropriate terminology and language specific to the field of SEND
* Competent ICT skills
Benefits:
* Full training and continued support
* Life assurance and pension
* Health cash back plan
* Car lease scheme
* Bike to work scheme
* Perk box - discounts off hundreds of retailers and restaurants
* Free parking
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  • pro rata
£29,828
Wolverhampton, West Midlands [County]
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