Core Purpose 

• To support and inspire students with additional learning needs to achieve their best, and in doing so, liaise with parents and the wider staff.

• To contribute to the effective functioning of the faculty as a team. 

• To maintain high professional and academic standards, remaining up to date in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Learning 

• Support effective curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all students through tier 2 & 3 interventions such as small group withdrawal from MFL lessons and the Additional Studies curriculum.

• Support the SENCO in ensuring that teachers are aware of students’ needs and appropriate strategies to meet those needs in order to inform decisions regarding appropriate teaching and learning methods.

• Support the development of students' literacy, oracy, numeracy and information communication technology skills.

• Contribute to the creation of plans of action to support SEND students who may be underachieving, to include target setting.

• Support the SENCo with the EHCP review process.

• Support the development of SEND students' individual learning skills through Assess - Do - Plan - Review.

• Help establish a partnership with parents to involve them in their child's learning, including a contribution to termly SEND reviews where appropriate.

• Establish clear teaching objectives in lessons and use appropriate teaching and learning methods.

• Prepare lessons thoroughly and review content, presentation and relevance, ensuring that full records of work done are kept.

• Follow policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement, and use these to set achievable targets for further improvement for all students of all abilities.

• Create and maintain a stimulating learning environment, demonstrating both enthusiasm and high standards of teaching to members of the department and students.

• Ensure a level of discipline conducive to learning.

2. Communication and Liaison

• Attend department and full staff meetings and represent the department at other meetings where appropriate and communicate and work effectively with other members of the department.

• Meet formally and informally with the SENCO over matters relating to teaching and learning, classroom management and personal professional development.

• Liaise with other staff, including Senior Leaders, Heads of Years, Subject Coordinators and Form Tutors on matters relating to the faculty.

• Liaise with the SEND Learning Lead for the Danes Educational Trust when necessary on matters relating to the department.

• Under the guidance of the SENCO, liaise with feeder Primary schools to support the transition of students with SEND.

• Maintain appropriate contact and consult with parents of students as necessary.

3.  Supporting Staff

• Support the SENCO in ensuring that all new Learning Support Practitioners (LSPs) are appropriately trained, supported, and effectively inducted into the department.

• Support the SENCO in ensuring that all new teachers to the school are effectively inducted with regard to the information and support available to facilitate Quality First Teaching.

• Encourage staff to discuss developing ideas to enhance the provision for students with Special Educational Needs.

4. General

• Keep up to date with and follow faculty and Danes Educational Trust (the ‘Trust’) policies.

• Assist in the general management of the department as directed by the SENCO.

• Carry out delegated tasks to meet faculty objectives.

Our Vision

At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.

Core Values

 The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values:

• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together

• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it

• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result

• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools

• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all

• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

Compliance

The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

Additional Information

All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake.
It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.

Supervision/Job Context

The post holder is managed by the SENCO.

Contacts

The post holder will work with students, parents, staff and outside agencies as appropriate.