Assistant SENDCo & AP Base Lead

Plymstock School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymstock School is seeking an experienced Assistant SENDCo to coordinate the running of the Alternative Provision Base and support the Inclusion Team in helping pupils progress.

Working full-time during term time (37 hours/week, 39 weeks/year), you will collaborate with the SENDCo, external agencies and staff to support students with challenging behaviour and complex needs, ensuring safeguarding and high standards throughout the school.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with children.
• Experience of dealing with a range of student behaviours.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with staff, parents, outside agencies and be able to foster good relationships and gain the confidence of young people.
• Ability to remain calm and measured in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the running of the Alternative Provision Base.
• Support the Inclusion Team to help pupils progress and achievement.
• Work with the SENDCo and external professionals to support pupils with complex needs.
• Assist with safeguarding procedures and liaise with staff and families as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Plymstock School is seeking an experienced Assistant SENDCo to coordinate the running of the Alternative Provision Base and support the Inclusion Team in helping pupils progress.

Working full-time during term time (37 hours/week, 39 weeks/year), you will collaborate with the SENDCo, external agencies and staff to support students with challenging behaviour and complex needs, ensuring safeguarding and high standards throughout the school.