Assistant SENDCO

Skegness Grammar School is now recruiting for an Assistant SENDCO, start date 24/02/2025. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

• Assisting the work of the SEND team

• To assist the SENDCo in delivering the SEND provision across school.

• To support in the welfare needs of SEND and all students within the school.

• To support management of appropriate resources for Special Needs and Learning Support and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely

• To support the SENDCO to develop curriculum resources to ensure that students identified as having SEND have the required levels of support

• To support the SENDCo in managing the implementation of an inclusive curriculum.

• Within the context of the academy’s aims 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 Disability and Learning Support the support, challenge, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in learning. This includes intimate care where necessary.

• To support learning of students as allocated by the SENDCo and in coordination with teachers and leaders.

• To manage and maintain provision maps.

• To support the provision of SEND, including the allocation of support time and the writing of Student profiles/passports.

• To liaise with relevant outside agencies to ensure that individual student SEND are met effectively and that the requirements of statements of SEND are met fully.

• Ensuring that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies.

• Ensuring that staff are kept informed of student’s SEND and advise on areas to develop and support.

• Working with the SENDCo and other staff to ensure that Student Profiles are used to set subject specific targets and match work well to students’ needs.

• Using data effectively to identify pupils who are seriously underachieving and where necessary create and implement effective plans of action to support those students.

• To provide guidance to staff on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of different students following the SGS SEND Way.

• To work with the SENDCo to promote an inclusive curriculum.

• To liaise with and inform parents/carers about the specifics of the SEND provision for their child under the direction of the SENDCo.

• To monitor the progress of students with SEND and advise the SENDCo.

• To support meetings of SEND staff, communicate information to staff and co-ordinate resulting action.

• To offer advice and support to teaching staff in providing a quality first teach approach, under the direction of the SENDCo.

• To support the process of access arrangements in liaison with the Examinations Manager.

• Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the direction and supervision of a teacher

• To deputise for the SENDCo in matters relating to SEND

Hours: 32.5 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year (term time + 5 training days).

Closing date: 12th January 2025

Interviews: w/c 20th January 2025

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary: NJC 12 - £27,771 FTE (£21,380.28 pro-rata). 

• Access to Teachers’/Local Government Pension Scheme

• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

• Awards and Recognition Scheme

• Flexible working patterns

• Benefits Platform

• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

•    Essential for the post-holder to have GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English or equivalent level of competency and experience of working within a similar role or an educational setting.

•    Experience of dealing with difficult situations where the need for diplomacy, assertiveness and initiative is required .

•    Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

•    Communicate effectively and respectfully with all stakeholders as appropriate and as required.

•    Reliable, organised and able to organise others.

•    A commitment to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive and co-operative environment in which all students and individuals working for and on behalf of the organisation feel     respected and able to give of their best. 

•    Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children – identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Apply now

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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be