SEND Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

LGPS membership

Induction and training package

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Broadstone Middle School in the Southern Education Trust is seeking a SEND Lead on a permanent contract. The role coordinates support for pupils with special educational needs, working with teachers on learning plans and monitoring interventions.

Hours are 35 a week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm, term time only. Visa sponsorship is not available and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Excellent communication with pupils, families, colleagues and professionals.
• Organised and proactive, managing a varied workload and keeping accurate records.
• Calm, resilient and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Team player who values collaboration and shared responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor SEND provision across the school.
• Develop, implement and review learning plans with teachers.
• Build relationships with pupils, families and outside agencies.
• Coordinate referrals, assessments and communication with external professionals.
• Monitor the impact of interventions and support staff.
• Champion inclusive practice and build colleagues' confidence in supporting pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils through key transitions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

SEND Lead post at Broadstone Middle School, a school for pupils aged 9 to 13 within the Southern Education Trust, offered on a permanent contract. The role coordinates support for pupils with special educational needs, working with teachers on learning plans, monitoring interventions and building links with families and outside agencies. Hours are 35 a week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm, term time only. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Support and monitor SEND provision across the school
• Develop, implement and review learning plans with teachers
• Build relationships with pupils, families and outside agencies
• Coordinate referrals, assessments and communication with external professionals
• Monitor the impact of interventions and support staffChampion inclusive practice and build colleagues' confidence in supporting pupils with SEND
• Support pupils through key transitions

Experience

• Experience of working with children with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication with pupils, families, colleagues and professionals
• Organised and proactive, managing a varied workload and keeping accurate records
• Calm, resilient and solution-focused in challenging situations
• Team player who values collaboration and shared responsibility

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Compassionate, patient and approachable, with children at the centre of their work

What’s offered

• Generous sick pay
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive induction and training package
• Professional development opportunities
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme