Assistant Leader of SEND (maternity cover)
Leeds City Academy
S01 Point 29 – 31 £25951 - £27668 Pro Rata TT0 + 25 Days
Accountable to: SENDCO
Role:
Purpose of job: To contribute to the key objective of the Academy Development Plan, ‘Raising standards of achievement’, by effectively and professionally providing a range of administrative duties.
This will include being the front face of student reception.
Responsible for: Student Reception/administrative duties
NB: All post-holders at the White Rose Academies Trust are responsible for improving the outcomes for learners and upholding the ethos of the academies. The five principles of the Children’s Act: Every Child Matters guide the work of every adult working at or associated with Leeds City Academy.
Role:
To assist the SENDCO in coordinating and monitoring students with Special Educational Needs to ensure they have access to an outstanding quality of education and make excellent progress
To support the Academic Achievement Leader in coordinating wave 2 interventions
To lead on casework, compiling evidence and advising parents of the process for statutory assessment, establishing, monitoring, and reviewing SEN intervention and ensuring high standards of learning and achievements for all students
NB: All post-holders at The White Rose Academies Trust are responsible for improving the outcomes for learners and upholding the ethos of the Academy. The five principles of the Children’s Act: Every Child Matters guide the work of every adult working at or associated with Leeds City Academy.
Specific Responsibilities:
To assist the SENDCO to coordinate the development and implementation of the SEN, SLCN and Inclusion policies in order to raise achievement and improve the quality of education provided for all students with SEN across the school
To assist the SENDCO in coordinating referrals for wave 3 support, assessments and gathering evidence for statutory assessment on children and young people with identified special educational needs in line with statutory timescales
To coordinate and develop effective liaison with external agencies to maximise support for pupils with SEN, working closely with agencies such as the Educational Psychologist and MindMate including developing the Service Level Agreements
To ensure that the SEN register and ANT system is accurately updated
To liaise with parents and carers to inform them of support that is being offered
To manage the implementation of attendance, ASD and personal support plans
To conduct review meetings to monitor and record the progress made by students with SEN towards the achievement of targets set and long-term outcomes
To assist the SENDCO in managing and maintaining all Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP) including annual reviews and relevant paperwork
To promptly and accurately complete any administrative requirements for the SEN register, EHCP reviews, FFI applications and IEPs maintaining details both written and electronic
Attend and take minutes for SEN meetings including Annual Reviews and/or draft EHCPs, ensuring action and dissemination to staff team, as appropriate
Keep up with all relevant legislation, including the Codes of Practice for SEN, Disabilities and Equal Opportunities; advising parents, teachers and governors on guidance and regulations relating to the statutory special educational needs assessment process ensuring the SEN Code of Practice is followed and implemented successfully
To manage and support staff involved in working with pupils with SEN alongside the SENDCO, including the line management of the KS3 Pathway Mentor and responding to calls for support in their absence
To work with pupils, class teachers, key co-ordinators, parents and the senior management team to maintain high standards of behaviour and learning
To ensure that the SEN Code of Practice is followed and implemented successfully
To provide appropriate resources for Special Needs and Learning Support and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely including the delivery of some specific interventions
Identify own learning needs and to attend training in order to develop professional knowledge and skills as directed by line manager through supervision
To demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, good judgement and an ability to solve problems and manage time effectively
Other Duties:
To carry out morning, break, lunch and after school duties as required by the leadership team
To participate in meetings with colleagues and parents relative to the post
Carry out any other duties as directed by the Principal
Equal Opportunities:
To promote equal opportunities in Education in Order that all children and families will gain optimum benefit from the service provided
To promote and ensure that all students and young people are happy, healthy, safe, successful and achieve economic wellbeing
Generic Staff Requirements:
Uphold the professional standards expected of every member of Academy staff in all dealings with colleagues, students, parents / carers and the wider community
Adhere to the principles expressed in the aims of the Academy and its mission statement
Actively contribute to the continued development of the Academy by attending training, participating in relevant meetings, and putting forward ideas for improvement
Be a positive, collaborative team member
Apply Academy policies in all aspects of the role
Keep up to date with all aspects of the safeguarding children policy as it applies to the post
Part of the White Rose Academies Trust - the most rapidly improved family of schools in the region - Leeds City Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students achieve ‘World Class’ status. We're securing our 2025 vision for World Class by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation of West Yorkshire. We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society The White Rose Academies Trust is a local Trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students. The Trust employs over 400 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years. The White Rose Academies Trust is a member of Luminate Education Group, other members include Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College and Leeds Conservatoire. The Group provides expertise, international networks and highly desirable employability prospects within education and beyond.
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd March 2021 Shortlisting date: Tuesday 2nd March 2021 Interview date: Thursday 11th March 2021 Start date: 22nd March 2021
For more information, please visit our website at www.leedscityacademy.org.uk . To apply, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org by the closing date above. Please note we are unable to accept CV’s. The White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and a DBS check. PLEASE NOTE THE REQUIREMENT TO ATTACH YOUR APPLICATION FORM AS A SEPARATE DOCUMENT TO YOUR EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM WHEN EMAILING YOUR APPLICATION TO US.
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