SEND Inclusion and Engagement Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and professional development

Collaboration with Trust schools

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Mayflower Community Academy in the Learning Academies Trust is seeking an assistant to support SEND and inclusion efforts. This outward-facing role focuses on gathering pupil and family feedback, helping access SEND support and community opportunities, and creating clear communications and records of IMF-funded activity under SENDCOs.

The post involves promoting inclusion initiatives via websites and social media, and building strong links with community partners to broaden engagement with

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required
• Pre-employment checks and references
• Declaration of unspent convictions (post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)

Responsibilities

• Gather feedback from pupils, families and staff on inclusive practice and SEND
• Help families understand and access SEND, inclusion and community opportunities
• Prepare clear, accessible communications using templates
• Maintain accurate records and evidence of IMF-funded activity
• Promote SEND and inclusion initiatives through websites and social media
• Develop links with services and community partners to support children and families
• Assist SENDCOs in collating information showing impact of inclusion and engagement activities

Skills

SEND knowledge

Inclusion

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisation

Job description

This assistant post at Mayflower Community Academy, a primary school within the Learning Academies Trust, centres on SEND, inclusion and family engagement. The work is to gather pupil and family feedback, help families reach SEND and community opportunities, and prepare clear communications and records of IMF-funded activity, under SENDCOs. It is distinct for its outward-facing role, promoting inclusion initiatives through websites and social media and building links with community partners. Applicants need a good grasp of safeguarding and an enhanced DBS, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Gather feedback, pupil voice and examples of inclusive practice from pupils, families and staff
• Help families understand and access SEND, inclusion and community opportunities
• Prepare and share clear, accessible communications using agreed content and templates
• Maintain accurate records, case studies and evidence of IMF-funded activity
• Promote SEND and inclusion initiatives through websites, social media and other channels
• Develop and maintain links with services and community partners that support children, young people and families
• Assist SENDCOs in collating information that shows the impact of inclusion and engagement activities

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of SEND, inclusion, safeguarding and confidentiality
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organised and accurate, able to manage routine tasks effectively
• Uses initiative while working within established procedures and guidance

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS
• Pre-employment checks and references
• Declaration of unspent convictions or adult cautions (post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)

Other

• Shares the school's commitment to inclusion, dignity, belonging and high expectations for all children

Nice to have

• Experience of SEND interventions, APDR processes or provision mapping
• Experience working across multiple schools or settings
• Experience creating engaging digital content or communications
• Experience supporting literacy, numeracy, communication, SEMH or regulation interventions
• Experience of outdoor learning, community engagement, Tf3 or permaculture projects

What’s offered

• Outstanding CPD and professional development through the Trust
• Collaboration with other Trust schools, sharing resources, expertise and knowledge
• Staff wellbeing support, with the Trust holding the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award
• Further benefits set out in the recruitment pack