SEND Intervention Lead

Sapientia Education Trust; Stradbroke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sapientia Education Trust invites applications for a SEND Intervention Lead at Stradbroke High School. The role focuses on delivering tailored interventions to small groups and monitoring progress, with some classroom support as needed.

Commitment to working with young people and ASDAN or Life Skills delivery are advantageous. The post is permanent, 31.25 hours per week, term time plus 1 week, located at Stradbroke High School in Stradbroke, Eye IP21 5JN.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working with young people and future career aspirations.
• Experience delivering ASDAN or Life Skills or similar non-GCSE qualifications.
• Experience supporting small groups in lessons or one-to-one sessions.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored interventions to small groups outside the classroom.
• Provide individualised support and monitor progress of interventions.
• Support in the classroom as required and assist with planning.
• Contribute to wider opportunities and participation in trips as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Planning & organisation

Flexibility & resilience

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Tools

ASDAN / Life Skills delivery

Job description

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Location: Stradbroke High School, Stradbroke, Eye IP21 5JN

Salary: SCP7 £26,403 – SCP11 £28,142 per annum. Salary Pro Rata: £19,173 - £20,799 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 31.25 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week

Stradbroke is an excellent community school with a real family feel. As consistently one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high academic standards with high levels of pastoral care. We provide a wide ranging co-curricular programme and proudly fulfil SET’s vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour and conduct. Our latest Ofsted inspection in Nov 2023, was ungraded but reported we were “likely to be outstanding” on a graded inspection.

The Role

The school caters for students of all abilities from its local community, including those with SEND. The successful candidate would mainly work with small groups outside the classroom delivering tailored interventions and individualised support though would also support in the classroom as required. They would be responsible for the planning and monitoring of the interventions.

The SEND Department plays a crucial role in the success of students and therefore a commitment to wider opportunities such as attending trips or being a first aider would be an advantage.

Person Specification

The Professional Competencies Expected of a SEND Intervention Lead

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The Personal Competencies Expected For The Role Are

• Engages with pupils appropriately and works with the best interest of pupils in mind;
• Able to work with minimum supervision;
• Understand and comply with statutory requirements and policies;
• Able to maintain confidentiality appropriately;
• Able to work as part of a team;
• Able to organise own time and workload;
• Have empathy and respect for all.

Qualifications and Experience Required of a SEND Intervention Lead

• A commitment to working with young people and future career aspirations;
• An ability to use your initiative.
• Some experience of delivering ASDAN, Life Skills or similar non GCSE qualifications
• Experience of supporting small groups of students in lessons and/or one to one work
• Achieved GCSE or equivalent in both English & maths at grade C/4 or above