SEND Officer - Term Time Only
Astrea Academy Trust
Sheffield
- £29,708 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 June 2023
Job overview
Purpose
•The SEND Officer will work closely with Education and Therapeutic Team colleagues, in particular with the Head of SEND and Therapeutic Services and the National Lead of SEND and Alternative Provision.
•The purpose of the role is to support the continued improvement of SEND practices across the Trust and to provide vital support to schools and SENCOs in relation to the accurate identification of additional needs.
•The SEND Officer will therefore need a thorough understanding of the graduated approach for SEND, as well as an exceptional understanding of how adaptations and access arrangements can effectively enable pupils with SEND to access an ambitious education.
•In line with the SEND Code of Practice 2014 (and subsequent updates), Astrea policies and other relevant statutory guidance, the SEND Officer will support with the identification of needs and provide advice and strategies to ensure improved provision for pupils across the Trust. This will include liaising with schools to prioritise the completion of clinical screening tools, and support with the application of the graduated response for pupils with SEND, assisting school leaders with Local Authority communication and processes.
•Through targeted and focused pieces of work, the SEND Officer will work at pace and track improvements and impact through the important work they undertake.
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About Astrea Academy Trust
- Astrea Academy Trust
- The Quadrant, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S9 4WG
- United Kingdom
Astrea is a trust that is coming of age and moving beyond its foundational years into a mature phase of development, our aim is that every child gets a brilliant education. Our work starts and ends with a universal belief in high standards and expectations for every child, no matter what barriers they face. Underpinning our vision is a commitment that knowledge and scholarship will be celebrated, we want our children to become resilient in the face of challenge and we commit to providing all Astrea children with rich opportunities and to supporting them every step of the way. I am incredibly proud of what the Astrea family has achieved and as the trust matures, we are in a strong position to embark upon this next exciting phase, where all of our energy will be focused on providing a brilliant education which helps children to learn, thrive and lead successful lives.
Rowena Hackwood
Chief Executive Officer
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