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Deputy SENDCo
Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 pa
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time only + 7 days pa)
Start: 01/09/2024 (earlier if possible)
Our client is a successful Alternative Education Provsion based in central Bristol. They have a proven track record of supporting young people with challenging backgrounds to become successful in life and their futures. Led by an experienced, pro-active and dedicated Headteacher, the team of staff work hard and with a progressive ethos which are the key reasons for their success. The new headteacher joining in September will build on previous successes and take the AEP to new heights.
Never 'standing still', recently the school have implemented changes which have been very positively received by staff & students alike. They have a brand new innovative curriculum, have updated their learning environments and have a policy of zero exclusions. This has already had a positive impact reflected in increased attendance, improved positive behaviour and improved staff:student relationships.
As an employer, this AEP offers one of the most supportive and progressive environments possible for both learners and staff colleagues. Mental health is a key focus for the school and you will have weekly 1:1 & coaching session with your line manager, weekly counselling & support sessions and other well-being benefits. This staff team work hard to ensure they provide the best opportunities for their learners. but they know they can only achieve that through a strong collaborative team.
This post for a Deputy SENDCo will involve working with some of the most challenging teenage learners. Students at this school have often missed large parts of standard education so a focus on learning as well as social development will be a key part of this role.
For the successful applicant, pending your success, you will have the opportunity to progress within the organisation. If you are keen to join an organisation where your hard work & perseverance are rewarded, this is a great opportunity for you.
Purpose: To support the SENDCo to better meet the needs of the students who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and other special educational needs. This role includes undertaking responsibility for the completion of SENDCo team admin including attending and writing minutes for meetings, as well as preparing important documents to be completed by the SENDCo or teaching staff. You will work alongside the SENDCo to further develop SEN provision within the school.
Your responsibilities will include:
- To work with the SENCo in Term 6/Term 1 to produce schedules of annual reviews, target tracking, CPD, and parent meetings for pupils with EHCPs.
- To support the SENCo in tracking outcomes and provision for pupils with EHCPs using a given system.
- To support staff in parent/carer meetings for pupils with EHCPs.
- To support SENCo in writing timetables and tracking attendance for those pupils with EHCPs who have external provision.
- To organise annual reviews, including gaining parent and pupil voice (where appropriate), liaising with relevant staff and external professionals, booking rooms, and confirming attendance with all attendees.
- To support the SENCo to complete annual review paperwork within the statutory timeframes and produce annual review paperwork packs for the meeting.
- To attend annual reviews and take minutes.
Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks, satisfactory referencing and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless you have a current DBS subscribed to the update service.
If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up-to-date CV. Please ensure your CV is up-to-date and clearly defines your previous experience. All applicants will be promptly responded to.