We are looking for a teacher who is highly capable with a deep interest in special educational needs to work as a SEN teacher and trainee SENDCo.
The ideal candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal skills for working with parents, colleagues and children. They will be part of ensuring high quality SEND provision within the school and helping to maintain a culture of inclusion. As part of this job, the teacher will have or need to develop knowledge and skills for working with children with SEND needs. The SENDCo will guide and support the teacher in developing these skills as well as supervise the work they do with the children. In addition, the teacher will be required to cover lessons as needed by the school.
Key Responsibilities
Support for pupils with SEND
• Identify, assess and work one to one and in small groups with pupils who have specific learning needs, and/or support learning support assistants in this work.
• To complete SEND paperwork and ensure individual plans are reviewed and up to date.
• Help develop and maintain systems and processes for early identification of needs and a continuous cycle of Assess Plan Do Review.
• Monitor the progress of pupils with SEND and discuss and report concerns to teachers, SENDCo, Pastoral and Teaching and Learning leads.
• Collect information for EHCP reviews in line with local authority requirements.
• Ensure that, if the pupil transfers to another school, all relevant information is conveyed to it, and support a smooth transition for the pupil.
• Enable teachers to promote the pupil’s inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum and school facilities.
• Assist with the admissions process by:
o Assessing all new applications to the school.
o Working in partnership with the Admissions Officer and teacher to gain all relevant information to assess whether we can meet the child’s needs
o Coordinating the admissions process for any child with an Education Healthcare Plan (EHCP). Being the main point of contact for parents and staff, and researching and advising on adjustments that could be made/are required.
General duties
• To attend out of school hours meetings, such as parent meetings, when necessary.
• To attend Teacher meetings.
• To participate in work, study and training days during school holidays and as required.
• To be familiar with all school policies and rules and ensure that the school Safeguarding and Health and Safety policy guidelines are followed.
• To participate in the appraisal of own work performance and contribute to peer appraisals and observations.
As Trainee SENDCo:
• To commit to a programme of intense CPD.
• To gradually take over part of the work of the SENDCo.
• To complete the NASENCO award within two years (self funded).
Cambridge Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
