Assistant SENCo
David Game College
London, City of
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- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 31 July 2024
Job overview
David Game College is an outstanding, independent day and boarding college, based in Tower Hill. We have an inclusive ethos and we admit students within the age range of 13 and 22 years old. Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint an Assistant SENCo with experience as a Specialist Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist or Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
Main Responsibilities
Work alongside the SENCo to take responsibility for agreed activities / interventions. This will involve assessing, planning, and delivering interventions for individuals or small groups, including reporting on achievement, progress and development.
- Take a lead role, alongside the SENCo, within the college to address the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. This may involve being a Personal Tutor to students with additional needs.
- Provide support for students and teachers in order to raise standards of achievement and to encourage independent learning.
- Assist in the development of appropriate resources and teaching strategies.
- Provide support with maintaining student records, liaising with outside agencies and coordinating the exam access arrangements process.
Qualities
- Enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative and resilience
- An effective communicator with students and staff
- Self-motivated, with high expectations of self and others
- Able to build and maintain effective relationships with students, treating them with respect and consideration
Skills and Experience
- Experience working with students with additional needs in secondary schools or sixth-form / FE colleges.
- A teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, such as a Diploma in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties, or a Level 7 PGCE.
- This role could also suit a Speech and Language Therapist with experience in schools, who would like to develop their career within the education sector. Alternatively, you will be a knowledgeable HLTA with a Level 4 qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Applicants will have a good working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and its implications for our students.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development within SEND specialist areas, such as Autism, Specific Learning Difficulties, and Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
There is scope to tailor the role to suit the skills and experience of the right individual, who is keen to participate in an exciting new project.
The resource management responsibilities of this role are:
Financial: None
People Management: None
Other: None
Employment Details
Salary: (to be pro rata if part-time) Dependent on qualifications and experience
Superannuation: Workplace Pension Scheme
Working Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days a week)
Contract type: Permanent Part Time
Probation: 3-6 Months
Contact Email: Remi FERGUSON r.ferguson@teach.davidgamecollege.com
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About David Game College
Established in 1974, David Game College has now become one of the leading Independent Sixth Form Colleges in London. In May 2017, David Game College was graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all five categories by Ofsted. We seek to offer a dynamic educational experience, providing students with the opportunity to learn and to develop new talents and skills.
Our founder David Game insists on the teaching of traditional skills and on students understanding the importance of giving attention to detail. We have an excellent track record of turning around previously underperforming students who benefit from the small classes, close monitoring system and exam-focused approach. The College closely tracks the examination board specifications to ensure that tutors are following the current model and options and to see that all aspects of the syllabus are covered. Homework is set regularly and students improve their examination technique through regular timed tests.
The Principal requires tutors to have a first degree in their subject and indeed, many of the staff hold doctorates and other postgraduate qualifications. Staff retention is high and the College has a strong administrative team to support tutors and ensure that their main focus is on teaching. With a wide range of A level subjects, we can prepare our students for whatever degree course they wish to study. We also give special tuition for entry to law and medical school, dentistry and veterinary science degrees. As well as GCSE and A level examinations, the College also runs one of the UK’s oldest and most respected University Foundation Programmes (UFP).
David Game College has developed strong links with the prestigious Russell Group universities and other leading higher education providers sending on average 67% of its students to Russell Group Universities.
For any further information or a prospectus request please email us at info@davidgamecollege.com
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