The Study Centre

Job Title: AssistantSpecial Educational Needs Co-ordinator and

Admissions Co-ordinatorwith specific responsibility for Senior

Years 7-11

Job Purpose: Strategic development of the Senior School's Special Educational Needs (SEND) provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEND pupil achievement. Ensure compliance with Exam Regulations for Access Arrangements for GCSE.Supporting the SENCO in leading a team of tutors, therapists and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) enabling them to support pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs across the Senior school year groups.

Specific responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for assessing pupils for admission to the Senior School, paying particular attention to indications of learning and/or behavioural difficulties. Liaise with the Head, current teaching staff and support staff along with parents to identify the needs of the pupil and make recommendations as to whetherthe pupil will benefit from Kingswood House and if Kingswood House can make appropriate provision for the pupil.
  • Implement the 2015 SEND Code of Practice by employing clear procedures to identify and register children whose academic, physical, social and emotional development is giving cause for concern. Submit information to the correct authority and organise necessary meetings. Give parents guidance when appropriate.
  • Co-ordinate provision for children with Special Educational Needs, by supporting all staff in understanding the needs of the pupil and organising additional provision if appropriate via tutors, therapists, Learning Support and outside agencies.
  • Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
  • Work closely with the Exams Officer and the Head of Centre to ensure that polices, relating to exam accommodations are compliant and that procedures are followed by relevant staff.
  • Encourage all members of staff to recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities to pupils with SEN and understand the importance of ‘Quality First’ Teaching.
  • Teaching individuals, small groups or classes as appropriate, including team teaching or support teaching.

Communication

  • Co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Senior School SEN department.
  • With the help of the SENCo, co-ordinate the work of learning support assistants, tutors and therapists that work within the Senior Years’ SEN department.
  • Liaise with parents of children with Special Educational Needs.
  • Liaise with external agencies including the Educational Psychology service and other support agencies, medical and social services and voluntary bodies.
  • Co-ordinate and attend two parent/tutor evenings during the year.
  • Arrange regular meetings with Divisional Heads to include SEMH matters.
  • Attend termly meetings with Head of English and Head of Maths to discuss curriculum and differentiation for exams.
  • Attend the school’s ‘Open mornings’ to meet with prospective parents.

Recording and assessment

  • Maintain the school's SEN Register and oversee the records on all pupils with Special Educational Needs.
  • Have clear procedures for identifying, referring, assessing, supporting and reviewing provision for pupils with SEND.
  • Monitor the progress of pupils with SEND by liaising with and collating information from parents, teaching staff and all professionals who support the pupil.
  • Prepare for and attend all review meetings for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan and liaise with the Bursar regarding funding.
  • Collect and interpret specialist assessment data to share with teaching staff and inform practice.
  • Adhere to JCQ Regulations for Access Arrangements and be responsible for completion of Form 8’s section A and B and to undertake assessment, if qualified to do so.
  • Ensure any evidence of need is supported by documentation from staff and can be accessed by Exams Officer or Head of Centre during a JCQ inspection
  • Organise and ensure that the appropriate exam arrangements are in place for each pupil.
  • Maintain dated records of contact with parents and professionals

Leadership and management

  • Act as line manager to LSAs who work within the Senior Years and be a part of the recruiting and interviewing process for support staff.
  • Provide professional guidance to staff to secure good teaching for SEN pupils through written guidance and meetings.
  • Liaise with the SENCo, Director of Studies and the Headmaster on the overall running of the department, the allocation of the budget and the evaluation of SEND provision along with strategic development on SEN policy/development.
  • With the help of the SENCo, arrange and co-ordinate departmental meetings.

Learning environment

  • Organise the Senior SEN department in a way that is conducive to an effective learning process resulting in a well-ordered stimulating and attractive environment.
  • Maintain and develop equipment and learning resources and monitor their effectiveness in meeting the objectives of the school and SEN policies.
  • Identify and propose technology to assist learners. Coordinate any training requirements for staff, pupils and parents.
  • Encourage pupils to value themselves
  • Ensure that attention is given to the readiness of the SEN department at the beginning of the school day and its tidiness at the end of the day.
  • Raise concerns with a pupil’s wellbeing, whether emotional or educational, viaForm Teachers and Divisional Heads.
  • Ensure that each boy is working to the best of his ability, is well disciplined, well mannered, considerate and happy!

Personal Development

  • Be informed of up to date resources, issues, legislation and policy.
  • Attend in service training courses.
  • Attend where possible, weekly staff meetings.