SEND Provision Lead (Non-Teaching Assistant SENDCo)

Teaching Vacancies; Kettering; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

WFH sessions for staff

DfE Wellbeing Charter

Wellbeing activities

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a SEND Provision Lead to coordinate the SEND team and ensure high-quality provision for students with SEND. This non-teaching role does not require QTS.

The successful candidate will lead the Learning Support Team, manage EHCPs and annual reviews, and work with families and agencies to raise outcomes. The role involves overseeing provision maps, exam access arrangements, and transitions into Year 7 and post-16, while maintaining strong safeguarding and data-based

Qualifications

• Experience delivering SEND provision for EHCP students
• Proven leadership and coaching of teams
• Strong ICT and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of the Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010
• Ability to manage EHCP requests and annual reviews
• Commitment to raising outcomes for SEND students

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day SEND provision, SEN register and provision map
• Lead and train the Learning Support Team; deputise for the SENDCo
• Manage EHCP requests, High Needs funding and annual reviews
• Coordinate exam access arrangements
• Support transition into Year 7 and post-16
• Work with families, pastoral staff and agencies

Skills

Code of Practice

Equality Act 2010

SpLD

Team leadership

ICT skills

Literacy

Data analysis

Coaching others

External partners

Time management

Punctuality

SEND experience

Job description

SEND Provision Lead (Non-Teaching Assistant SENDCo)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek a SEND Provision Lead to coordinate the SEND team and ensure appropriate, high-quality provision is in place for all students based on their identified needs. This is a non-teaching role and therefore QTS is not required.

The successful candidate should be experienced in the delivery of SEND provision for students with EHCP and those on the pathway. This person will be passionate about outcomes for children with SEND and continue to drive forward standards. If you are currently running a small provision or are an HLTA wanting to extend your impact on students’ lives, please get in touch.

The role

• Run the day-to-day SEND provision, SEN register and provision map
• Lead and train the Learning Support Team; deputise for the SENDCo
• Manage EHCP requests, High Needs funding and annual reviews
• Coordinate exam access arrangements
• Support transition into Year 7 and post-16
• Work with families, pastoral staff and agencies

About you

• Strong knowledge of the Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010 and SpLD
• Experience of leading and coaching a team and working with agencies
• Excellent organisation, ICT and communication skills
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people with SEND
• In depth knowledge of the Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010 and a genuine understanding of specific learning difficulties
• High standard of literacy
• Excellent ICT skills
• Understanding SEND students barriers to learning and knowledge of adaptations
• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Commitment to, and belief in, the equal value of all students
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Ability to raise the self-esteem and expectations of children and young people
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Ability to articulate a clear vision and direction for special educational needs education
• Creativity, energy and enthusiasm
• Prior experience of leadership in and/or of leading successful improvement projects
• Experience of working successfully with external partners and agencies
• Experience of effectively coaching others to improve their practice
• Ability to lead a team and motivate others to reach the highest of standards
• Strong ability to work effectively under pressure and show resilience
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all stakeholders
• Good sense of humour
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Evidence of SEND experience or qualifications
• Experience of effectively using data to analyse student progress and secure improvement
• A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities

What the school offers its staff

• Weekly timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions at the start or end of the day for teachers
• Golden afternoons for non teachers
• A laptop is provided for every teacher and many non teachers
• A commitment to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Regular staff wellbeing activities and social events
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free access to our sporting facilities (up to 6pm weekdays)
• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Programme) - a free confidential information, support, counselling and advice service available 24 hours a day
• Eye Care Vouchers for employees using a VDU
• Full School Teachers Pay and Conditions, including continuous service, for Teaching Staff
• Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave and Pay
• A caring ethos that enables staff to attend family commitments and caring responsibilities

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will find the school is a purposeful and supportive learning environment, with a strong team of staff who are highly committed to raising student achievement.

Hours of duty are Monday-Thursday 7.45am – 3.45pm, and Friday 7.45am – 3.15pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

The Latimer Arts College is an Ofsted rated Good school with a positive reputation in the local community. Staff feel valued and supported.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.