Senco Team Lead - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Tubers Academy

Tubers Academy

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Barnsley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
SENCo Lead

Job Overview:
Alternative Provision & SEN Holiday Clubs / Leading SENCo Team / Coordinating delivery teams / Liaising with families, schools and multi-agencies

Location:
Tankersley, Barnsley - with expansion to South Yorkshire region

Terms:40hrs per week

Benefits:
Pension plan

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About Us:
Tubers Academy is a digital creators academy and creative space for young people with additional needs, aged 7-17.

We are a forward thinking, progressive company looking for dynamic teachers and creatives to assist in enabling young learners to express themselves digitally.

Our Alternative Provision facility provides 1:1 and small group delivery of our digital production curriculum and structured gaming to SEN children out of, transitioning or struggling within the school environment.

With 3 centres in the South West, we are currently expanding our Provision to Yorkshire with the first centre due to open in Barnsley in June and additional centres planned.

Services include:
Alternative Provision / Remote sessions

About the Role:
Responsible for overseeing Centre delivery teams and child placements within an Alternative Provision setting. May be required to deliver as cover or support across centres where necessary.

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Responsibilities:

Managing Area SENCo team.
Coordinating child placements, onboarding and associated admin management.
Liaising with parents, schools and multiagencies.
Overseeing centre delivery teams to ensure high levels of service.
Coordinate with SENCo team to ensure adherence and standards of reporting processes.
Monitoring the delivery of individual learner progress and targets.
Attending EHCP / TAF / transitional / multi agency meetings.
Regional Safeguarding Lead role and responsibilities.
Regular attendance at regional centres.
Working closely with management to ensure service standards and development.
Preparing and delivering SEN training throughout the region.
Occasional delivery cover or supervision at regional centres.

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A dedicated, driven team leader with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to oversee and direct centre teams to a high delivery standard.

A highly committed individual capable of supporting families of young people with additional needs and coordinating with all involved agencies.

A focused and compassionate personality with a drive to help children thrive within a learning environment.

(D) = Desired (E) = Essential

Experience of working with children with SEN requirements. (E)
Experience of working with children with autism / PDA / ADHD / anxiety. (E)
Understanding of EHCP and professional child assessments. (E)
SEN team experience. (E)
Ability to identify the scope of individual learner specific requirements. (E)
Confidence to positively and effectively resolve issues with learners, families and team members. (E)
Experience managing or supervising a small team. (E)
Experience working with camera equipment and video production platforms. (D)
Knowledge of video games and internet culture. (E)
Flexibility to work overtime and cover shifts when required. (E)
Ability to attend onsite at regional centres. (E)

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Required Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (E)
Confident IT skills, experience using both Mac OSX and Windows. (E)
Strong reporting and admin skills. (E)
Ability to use design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. (D)
Knowledge of editing software including Final Cut Pro X. (D)

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Provided Training:

IT systems, hardware and software used within the Academy / AP setting.
Basic video production, video editing, media and tech training.
Service Policies and Procedures.
Paediatric First Aid training.
Child protection training.
Safeguarding training.
Autism awareness training.
Training in deescalation techniques & strategies for behaviours that cause concern.
Continuous CPD and training as agreed.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

- working within a SENCo team: 2 years (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 12/04/2024

Expected start date: 27/05/2024