Assistant SENDCO

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverley Grammar School in Beverley is seeking an Assistant SENDCO to join our Learning Support team. You will be detail driven, experienced in leading teams through change, and able to establish positive working relationships with students and adults.

This post supports SEND development and collaboration with parents and carers. Working during term time, 35 hours per week, 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday, the role involves liaising with the SENDCO, contributing to interventions, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary school SEND support, ideally with KS3 student transition.
• A good standard of general education, specialised training in SEND, proficiency in ICT.
• The ability to relate well to young people, parent/carers, the LA and develop relationships/teams.
• Ability to lead SEND reviews/complex meetings, follow up and maintain meticulous records.
• A commitment to supporting the school policies and be prepared to take part in relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND reviews and complex meetings, following up and maintaining meticulous records.
• Develop effective strategies and interventions and write insightful reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

ICT

Job description

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

£32,046 - £36,581 per year

Campaign

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Term Entry

Permanent

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Job closes on 9 November

Interview date

Interview is 17 November

Service area

Service area: Academy

Job reference

Job reference: ERYC009806

Description

The job itself

Salary Range - NJC SCP 17-24, £32,046-£36,581 (pro-rata)
35 hrs, 8.30am-4.30pm (inc. 1hr unpaid lunch), Mon-Friday, Term Time

Beverley Grammar School is a vibrant, 11–18 boys’ comprehensive school with a Joint Sixth form with the neighbouring girls’ school. The school believes that education is a partnership involving all people concerned with a student’s development. We encourage the involvement of parents and other members of the community whenever possible. We promote inclusive education and celebrate equality and diversity.

We are a successful school which has the respect of the local community and in which all staff and students assist each other in achieving their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and organised Assistant SENDCO who is detail driven, experienced in leading teams through change, and able to establish positive working relationships with students and adults. The person appointed will be able to show sensitivity towards students’ problems, liaising effectively with parent/carers; alongside developing effective strategies, interventions and writing insightful and accurate reports.

This is an exciting time to join our Learning Support team as we are growing and developing in response to the Government SEN white paper. The Assistant SENDCO is an exciting new role, working alongside an experienced and innovative SENDCO with scope to further develop a successful team, this position will be instrumental in ensuring that ‘every child achieves and thrives’. If you are passionate about SEND support and are looking for an exciting next step in supporting young people, this may be the opportunity for you.

You will have:

• Experience in secondary school SEND support, ideally with KS3 student transition
• A good standard of general education, specialised training in SEND, proficiency in ICT
• The ability to relate well to young people, parent/carers, the LA and develop relationships/teams
• Ability to lead SEND reviews/complex meetings, follow up and maintain meticulous records
• A commitment to supporting the school policies and be prepared to take part in relevant training

Beverley Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.