Assistant SENDCo

To assist in managing the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEN), including promoting high quality teaching, effective use of resources and high Standards of learning and achievement for pupils.

Key Functions

• To assist the SENDCo in leading the provision of pupils with special educational needs within the academy.
• To manage appropriate resources for special needs and Learning Support and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely.
• Within the context of the academy’s aim and policies, to work with the SENDCo to develop and implement intervention groups and support.
• To provide all those with involvement in Special Needs and Learning Support, to support, challenge, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in learning.
• Assist the SENCO with EHCPs, managing own caseload working with Educational Psychologist and Alternative Provision
• Leading ADPR cycles
• Assist the SENDCo with annual reviews
• Maintain the academy;s provision map
• Be the line manage for designated teaching assistant and/or higher level teaching assistants.
• Support the SENDCo in the quality assurance of interventions
• Provide ongoing training advice and support for staff with regards to Special Educational Needs best practice.
• To support the online and remove curriculum for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Support the academy’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan with regards to pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Ensure that our Pathways pupils have an equitable offer.

Specific Responsibilities

• To support the provision of special educational needs, including the allocation of support time and the writing of Pupil Passports
• To liaise with relevant outside agencies to ensure that individual pupil special education needs are met effectively and that the requirements of statements of pupils with special education needs are fully met.
• Ensuing the accurate and details records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies.
• Ensuring that staff are kept informed of pupils special educational needs and advise on areas to develop and support.
• To provide guidance to staff and the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of different pupils.
• Coach colleagues and participate in pedagogic discussions and development, in order to share effective practice with SEND pupils with colleagues.
• Use performance data to inform planning and teaching, including evaluation of pupils’ progress and setting appropriate targets for improvement.
• To support the process of access arrangements in liaison with the Examinations Manager.
• To effectively deploy staff within the Pathways provision.
• To ensure that the curriculum is appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated in the Pathways Provision
• To coordinate the effective day to day provision of pupils in Pathways