Learning Support Assistant / SEN Administration Assistant

1) Support for pupils

• Work with and support pupils who have additional needs within the 'broad areas of need' as outlined in the SEN code of practice 2015; Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, emotional and mental health difficulties and Sensory and/or physical needs.
• Help pupils to develop into independent learners to ensure they make good progress with their learning, as well as emotional well-being.
• Support pupils to access tasks and activities that they find challenging both inside the classroom.
2) Support for teachers
• Provide one-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist in implementing lesson plans and adapting materials.
• Support and work with teacher in testing/assessment.
• In conjunction with teacher, liaise with parents and pupil progress.
3) SEN Administration support
• Support the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) with administrative duties related to SEN students, including tracking progress, managing documentation, and maintaining records.
• Coordinate meetings and communication with parents, external agencies, and other professionals.
• Help with the preparation of reports, assessments, and other relevant documentation.
• Ensure that all SEN-related paperwork is up to date, accurate, and compliant with relevant regulations and school policies.
What the school offers its staff
• Contribution to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• A dedicated Behaviour Team who support teachers with behaviour around the school site daily, run internal exclusions and detentions
• Access to the RAS (Raising Aspirations Team) who help and support students pastorally. Team members are trained in a variety of counselling and interventions to support students
• To be part of a school which has a real 'team approach' where you will be valued and supported
  
  Cove School is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Learning Support Assistant/SEN Administration Assistant, who will be a crucial part of a pupil's educational journey, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We require a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing the highest standards of care, support and education to our pupils. Someone with a can-do attitude and commitment to young people and the SEND team at Cove School.
  
  Cove School is a leading educational establishment committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for pupils. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (January 2020), Cove School has a well-resourced SEND department which offers high quality provision to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs. We also have a Resourced Provision Unit for Hearing Impaired (HI) pupils. We have a part time Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) and a Learning Support Assistant who works very closely with the TOD.