Deputy SENco

The Deputy SENDCo is a new role at Lees Brook Academy, and one which we think will prove pivotal in continuing to improve the support we offer our SEND students. It is crucial that the successful candidate is knowledgeable, approachable and passionate about supporting the SENDCo to lead the SEND provision across the academy. 1. To support the faculty in the implementation of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, the academy inclusion policy and the management of the developments highlighted in the faculty Improvement Plan. 2. To deputise for the SENDCo as necessary to ensure the efficient and effective leadership and management of the faculty 3. To support the SENDCo in managing the implementation of an inclusive curriculum at all key stages 4. Raising standards of SEND student inclusion, attainment and achievement by monitoring and supporting student progress 5. Responsibility for access arrangements at all key stages, liaising with the Exams Officer and the Year Leaders for each key stage across the Trust 6. To support and sustain effective SEND teaching, evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of students' achievement, and setting targets for improvement 7. To provide all those with involvement in Special Educational Needs and Learning Support the support, challenge, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in teaching 8. To teach classes and groups as allocated by the SENDCo or the leadership of the school 9. To work collaboratively with all teaching and support staff to increase student engagement, achievement and well-being whilst at the same time reducing anxiety and challenging behaviours 10. To initiate and oversee effective school based interventions to ensure individual student progress and attendance, 12. To contribute to the development of a range of high quality, responsive programmes of support for children across all settings in the Academy 13. To support students with significant needs to access the curriculum and a mainstream environment where possible 14. To assist in the assessment, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of individual need in accordance with the Code of Practice 2014 15. To implement top up or HLN funding processes and contribute towards initiating the EHCP process, annual review process and prepare other detailed reports as necessary 16. To implement training around SEND in collaboration with other staff in the inclusion teams 17. To support the SENDCos with the line management of the Teaching Assistants 18. To help in implementing and supporting the provision of extra support to students with special educational needs negotiating the levels of provision with staff and students; 19. Promoting curriculum continuity and Academy links; 20. Liaison with appropriate agencies outside of Academy e.g. LA advisors and inspectors, specialist ASD agencies, CEPS, Speech and Language specialists, behaviour therapists and the wider community

What the school offers its staff

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development
Commitment to safeguarding