Assistant SENCo

Tes is supporting the appointment of an experienced Assistant SENCO to join a fantastic team at a school based in Bromley. 

To assist in managing the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEN), including supporting with all relevant administration duties, running interventions, effective use of resources, and high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Schedule dates and times for annual review meetings (ARM) for pupils within each academic year, in accordance with legal requirements and considering school calendar, including management diaries
• Invite pupils’ parents/carers, Local Authority (LA) and all other stakeholders to ARM, and reschedule where necessary
• Communicate the intention of holding the ARM to staff with the explicit mention of what the requirements from them are
• Retrieve and analyse information using relevant system and information in learner file to complete information necessary for ARM
• Collate and produce all pre-annual review documentation, ensuring deadlines are met by chasing and supporting staff where necessary
• Complete annual review report following meeting, with action points and amendments
• Distribute annual review paperwork to parents/carers, LA stakeholders, staff and any other persons that have action points prior to and following review.
• Maintain students SENCO folder with relevant SEN information from parents/LA and other stakeholders, including filing a copy of annual reviews as a PDF in pupil’s folders and hardcopy in pupil folder.
• Prioritise workload to ensure completion to specific deadlines
• Support SENCO with responding to emails, letters and telephone enquiries in relation to SEN

Essential criteria:

• Relevant experience within an administration role
• Good knowledge of administration practices and applications
• Good knowledge of specialist area
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Good IT skills
• Good organisational and time management skills

Qualifications required: GCSE

About the School

The school is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

The school ensures that their environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of their school community. They work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

The school is situation in Bromley, Kent within commutable distance of Croydon, Dartford and surrounding areas.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1736068 in the email subject line.