SEND Practitioner

Teaching Vacancies; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Basingstoke is seeking a dedicated individual for its SEN faculty to support students with special educational needs (SEND). The role includes developing intervention strategies, training teaching staff, and ensuring an inclusive curriculum. Ideal candidates will be motivated to enhance the educational experience for all students, contributing to a strong school community. This position emphasizes collaboration among staff, students, and parents.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and skilled individual preferable for educational roles.
• Commitment to learning and development of students with SEND.
• Experience in supporting teaching staff for effective delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support targeted intervention programs for students with SEND.
• Engage and inspire students to ensure inclusive education.
• Provide training for staff regarding SEND provisions.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and personable individual to join our growing team of dedicated professionals. The departments ethos puts the needs of the students at the heart of all that we do, including working collaboratively with all staff, students and parents.

You would join the schools SEN faculty which comprises of a talented team of staff. You will support individualised and targeted intervention programmes, develop the strategic work of our specialist staff and engage, inspire and challenge all of our young students to ensure an inclusive educational experience.

Candidates will be committed to the learning and development of the school’s students and support the strategic overview of the academic outcomes of learners with SEND, as well as supporting the student support team to ensure a holistic approach. You will also be responsible for ensuring that children with SEND have access to a rich, broad and balanced curriculum, which is inclusive of their needs. You will support the training for all teaching and support staff, to ensure appropriate provision is in place for learners with SEND in both interventions and in the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

The Blue Coat School joined the South Farnham Educational Trust and is the second, secondary school alongside Brighton Hill School. As such, we are in a great position to be at the forefront of educational developments to provide the best possible school experience for our students.

There is a strong sense of community within the school and a real desire amongst staff to grow and develop our teaching and provision. We are committed to ensuring a truly inclusive, enjoyable and successful school environment for all children.

Every student has a place in our school and the team are committed to high standards and expectations in every aspect of our work. We aim to grow and develop as a school community to meet these expectations which will best prepare our students for a successful and happy life after their journey with us.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.