Class Teacher SEND Specialist

Key Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Spectrum SEND Co-ordinator, this post holder will be accountable for:

The Hazel Hub:

The alternative provision that we have set up at E-ACT Blackley Academy is aimed at meeting the complex learning needs of up to 15 children who are working below key stage expectations; therefore, the children are not key stage ready. The provision is a nurturing environment which is designed to allow children to develop as competent and independent learners.

Curriculum:

Our curriculum is underpinned by the best evidence on how pupils learn. We use research evidence, and our own evaluations, to inform a cycle of development to ensure we provide the best education for our children.

Job Purpose:

• To undertake the teaching of SEN students with Education Health and Care Plans, across the range of SEN needs and ages, and particularly those learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and other related conditions.
• To provide a quality of teaching and learning provision that would be considered a ‘mastery’ level and ensures all students make at least good progress.
• Be accountable for the attainment and progress of all students who are taught by the post holder.
• Support students from the Hazel Hub transition successfully in their mainstream lessons.
• Produce student SEN passports, monitor student social communication development, contribute to provision mapping and annual reviews for students.
• Support staff training to meet the needs of the students in the mainstream setting.
• Supervise and guide the work of any support staff (including Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) who are assigned to work with post holder’s classes/students. (Hazel Hub has three TA’s assigned to support the provision)

Teaching and learning

• To set clear learning objectives and plan for and teach across the whole age and ability range for an appropriate proportion of the week.
• Use data to plan lessons and learning materials to motivate and support all students to make at least good progress.
• To have high aspirations and set challenging targets for all students.
• To set high expectations for student’s behaviour, learning, motivation and presentation of work by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere and providing challenging and inspirational learning experiences.
• To work in collaboration with Teaching Assistants assigned to any teaching

Assessment and Reporting

• To maintain notes and plans of lessons undertaken and records of students’ work, their attendance and attainment.
• To mark, assess and return students’ work in line with school policy, providing constructive oral and written feedback with clear targets and guidance for future improvement.
• To keep high quality records to promote tracking and monitoring of student progress using data and teacher assessment records.
• Use data and teacher records to set aspirational targets and plan challenging activities.
• To report and record student attainment, progress and results of assessments within the school’s recording and reporting structure.
• To set and mark examinations assessments and coursework as assigned by the Subject Leader or member of SLT.

Pastoral

• To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons.
• To be the first point of contact for parents/carers in the assigned tutor group.
• To monitor and set targets for the social and academic progress of individuals in the class.
• To promote good attendance and punctuality and monitor in accordance with the school’s Attendance Policy providing support/intervention for those who find it hard to maintain high standards.

For more information on this role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

A caring, inclusive primary academy in Blackley, Manchester. We instil a lifelong love of learning in all of our pupils from Nursery to Year 6.

E-ACT Blackley Academy - Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
•   Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
•  Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
•  A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Greater Manchester is notable for its cultural and musical exports as well as two of the world’s biggest football clubs.

It is also home to three E-ACT academies in E-ACT Blackley Academy, Royton & Crompton Academy and The Oldham Academy North. There is no shortage of things to do in the city which offers beautiful green spaces and water ways to be explored on foo t or bike, quaint market towns and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.