Head of Learning Support - Cromer, United Kingdom - Beeston Hall School Trust Ltd

Beeston Hall School Trust Ltd
Beeston Hall School Trust Ltd
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Cromer, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Head of Learning Support (SENDCo)

Information and Job Description

  • We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified teacher to lead a key department in the school, supporting children from Reception to Year 8, when they leave to take up places at a wide range of UK senior schools._


It is essential that the successful applicant will be able to work closely with colleagues, parents and outside agencies, as well as the children, to ensure children are able to access the curriculum at Beeston, taking into account their learning needs and the many ways in which children develop.

Beeston considers Learning Support as an integral part of well-being in children, and so empathy and patience go hand-in-hand with knowledge and experience.


The Learning Support department lies at the heart of the school's mission reflecting the inclusive approach the school has, wherein up to a third of the children, at some point or another, are referred to the department.

A talent for managing teams and paperwork is important, particularly the ability to draw on the benefits of ICT for the children.

Most importantly, applicants must have a passion and enthusiasm for teaching children and enjoy being part of a wonderful school community.


JOB DESCRIPTION

Whole school

  • Ensure that the school Additional Needs and SEND Register is up to date.
  • Support the Headmaster in reporting on SEND to the Governing Body.
  • Ensure that the school is following the SEND Code of Practice and meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.
  • Discuss individual pupil's needs with members of staff.
  • Meet with colleagues regularly for updates on children's progress and strategies for success.
  • Support tutors and staff with SEND children in class. Advise teaching staff on appropriate methods of differentiation for each SEND child.
  • Work with Behaviour and Wellbeing to develop support plans for SEND children.
  • Oversee the Learning Support intervention timetable and ensure children are withdrawn evenly across the curriculum.
  • Attend weekly SMT and Pre-prep meetings, as well as meet with the Senior
Leadership team regularly.


  • Advise on deployment of school's delegated budget and school's other resources.

External School Liaison

Liaise with all external support:
eg educational psychologist, occupational therapist, Speech and Language therapists, play therapist, music therapist, optometrists, etc as necessary.


  • Coordinate EHC plans and liaise with NCC EHCP coordinator. Collate evidence and manage annual reviews. Keep parents fully informed and arrange meetings either termly or half termly as they request.
  • Build working relationships with the Learning Support Departments of schools for both entry to, and exit of, Beeston Hall.
  • Keep abreast of current legislation and practice.
  • Be aware of the Norfolk County Council Local Offer.

Individual Children

  • Respond to child, teacher and parental concerns in relation to SEND eg academic and behavioural matters. Be prepared to talk to parents at any time, therefore ensure up to date knowledge of all SEND children.
  • Regularly update the Headmaster of progress of individual SEND pupils
  • Have regular contact with all tutors. Collate information about concerns by meeting those immediately involved, and consult with staff more broadly involved, as necessary.
  • Oversee all screening of new children. Identify those that need further internal assessments, request referral and gather information and undertake those assessments.
  • Follow up on referrals, contact parents and assess as appropriate.
  • Plan the timing and number of sessions with reference to those staff available.
  • Observe SEND pupils in class and discuss, with teaching staff, strategies, materials and support available.
  • Discuss with parents, together with the tutor involved, about the need for Educational Psychologist's involvement.
  • Produce a report summary on receipt of such reports and disseminate such information to staff.
  • Assess children, plan and deliver a bespoke programme that addresses their needs. Teach individual pupils in one-to-one interventions, or small group situations, as necessary.
  • Oversee and produce IEPs for Learning Support children and children with diagnoses on SEND Register. Keep abreast of how these children are progressing, speak at intervals to them and report back to parents.
  • Plan a timetable for meeting with parents of SEND children three times during the year to explain the way ahead - recording the content of all such meetings and setting appropriate review times.

Learning Support Staff co-ordination

  • Plan, instigate and oversee, if appropriate, training for teaching assistants. Advise about taking courses and attending conferences, etc.
  • Mentor and appraise Learning Support staff, as appropriate.
  • Create opportunities for Le
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