Assistant SENCO

Oldham Council; Shaw; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Shaw is looking for an Assistant SENCO to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Responsibilities include assessing and supporting pupils, implementing personalized learning plans, and monitoring the effectiveness of provisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in SEND and strong communication skills. Full training is provided. This role promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Strong ability to assess and support individual learning needs.
• Familiarity with statutory assessment documentation and Education, Health, Care Plans (EHCP).

Responsibilities

• Assess and support pupils to access learning.
• Implement personalized learning plans.
• Monitor impact of interventions.

Skills

Experience with SEND

ICT proficiency

Strong communication skills

Job description

At Kingsland School we are committed to supporting inclusion and providing the very best education and support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We strive to ensure that our pupils receive excellent social and emotional support. We are looking for a confident and experienced individual who is dedicated to supporting pupils and improving their educational experience. The successful candidate will work with a team of committed professionals here at Kingsland School.

Requirements of the Post: The Assistant SENCO will support the inclusive practice across our sites and ensure the continuity of the SEND Policy in all areas of our pupils progress and development. They will monitor the effectiveness of the provision providing guidance and training to support staff on all SEND matters. Full training will be given.

Main Duties: The suitable candidate will be expected to:

• To assess, assist and support pupils to access a range of learning activities,
• Support and implement pupils personal programmes
• Support the co-ordination and delivery of interventions and personalised learning plans
• Support the early identification of pupils with additional needs through observation, assessment and liaison with staff.
• Use ICT to undertake assessments and to enhance teaching and learning, including digital tools and software to engage pupils and support assessment, communication, and progress tracking.
• Monitor the impact of interventions and record progress against individual targets.
• Assist in the compilation and submission of referrals and reports for statutory assessments and Education, Health, Care Plans (EHCP s
• Maintain accurate data across all platforms i.e SEND registers, PSP, intervention records, Edukey
• Maintain accurate and up to date SEND records, including statutory documentation and EHCP reviews.

About Kingsland School: Kingsland School is a split site provision catering for pupils aged 11-16 years of age. Our Broadbent Road site is a Pupil Referral Unit which offers Day 6 provision for those pupils who have been permanently excluded from an Oldham Secondary School or Academy. Our second site, known as Laurel Bank currently hosts our Specialist Learning Centre and is based in Shaw, Oldham. This provision is for pupils experiencing social, emotional or mental health and medical needs which creates a barrier to their attendance at school. This site also hosts our unique provision catering for pupils from the SLC with an Educational Health Care Plan and is the base for our Primary Outreach Service. The successful candidate will work with a committed and supportive staff team.

To arrange an appointment please contact the school office on 770 7120.

Kingsland school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.