SEND & Medical Needs Co-ordinator (Part-Time, 1 Day a Week)

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful selective girls' school in the UK is seeking a caring and organised SEND & Medical Needs Co-ordinator. This part-time role involves coordinating support for students with additional educational needs and working closely with parents and external agencies. Join a dedicated SEND team in a thriving educational environment where your commitment can significantly impact student welfare and progress.

Benefits

Strong support for professional development

Benenden Healthcare Scheme

Automatic enrollment in Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with additional educational needs.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate provision for students with additional educational needs.
• Support students with ongoing medical needs.
• Liaise with staff, parents, and external agencies for student support.
• Oversee health care plans and access arrangements for exams.
• Join and contribute to the SEND team supporting student welfare.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Knowledge of SEND

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be able to co-ordinate appropriate provision for all students with additional educational needs and liaise with and attend meetings with colleagues, parents/carers and outside agencies for students. The role also includes supporting the provision for students with ongoing medical needs and other students who need additional support. Working closely with the SENCO, staff, parents and external agencies, you will help ensure that students with SEND and/or medical needs receive the right support at the right time. From co-ordinating provision for students to overseeing health care plans and helping with access arrangements for exams, this is a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about inclusion and student welfare. You will be joining a supportive SEND team, including our SENCO and SEND Learning Mentor who are dedicated to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks per year and will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above. Make a difference in just One Day a Week - We are seeking a caring, organised and proactive colleague to join our SEND team as a SEND & Medical Needs Co-ordinator. This is a unique part-time role where your skills and commitment can have a real impact on the wellbeing and progress of our students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate provision for students with additional educational needs and liaise with colleagues, parents/carers and outside agencies for students.
• Support the provision for students with ongoing medical needs and other students who require additional support.
• Work closely with the SENCO, staff, parents and external agencies to ensure students with SEND and/or medical needs receive the right support at the right time.
• Co-ordinate provision for students, oversee health care plans and assist with access arrangements for examinations.
• Join and contribute to a supportive SEND team (including the SENCO and SEND Learning Mentor) dedicated to helping every student thrive.
• Work within the terms of employment: 39 weeks per year, with pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day included in the salary above.
• Commit to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children in line with school policy.

About Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls' school of 1,270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. Ofsted judged us to be outstanding and our examination results reflect this. We are a happy, thriving community, with a long standing tradition of excellence in all that we do. We have been an Advanced Thinking School since 2015. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and Benenden Healthcare Scheme. Support Staff will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Safeguarding

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.