SEN Support Officer
Ref: SCH- NALP-0012Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 48.000 Pay Grade: Band 8 (SCP 19-23)The Role
Do you have working knowledge and understanding of how to identify and meet the needs of children with special educational needs?
Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking to appoint a qualified SEN Support Officer to organise and manage pupils working in our Personalised Learning Centre to implement bespoke work programmes and remove barriers to learning. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the education system and recent and upcoming developments within Personal Development, behaviour and welfare including SEN. You should also be committed to promoting and maintaining positive relationships with external agencies to improve outcomes for young people.
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Angela Sweeten (Head Teacher) on 01325 380815 or by e-mail to asweeten@longfield.nalp.org.uk
If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the Schools HR Team on schoolshr@nalp.org.uk
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Maths and English GCSE (4-9 /C-A* grade) |
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Skills
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| At least two years' experience working with children and families |
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| Good understanding of statutory and good practice guidance around SEN |
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| Good understanding of the education system and recent and upcoming developments within Personal Development, behaviour and welfare |
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| Experience of working with other agencies to improve outcomes for young people |
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| Developing knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures and processes |
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| Experience of working in partnership with parents and carers and the ability to have challenging conversations |
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Ability to communicate effective, both verbally and in writing, with pupils, parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals |
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| Ability to work collaboratively to understand and intervene with regard to a wide range of vulnerability factors. |
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| Excellent attention to detail and ability to record and check data accurately |
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Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Longfield Academy
Longfield Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 0HT
Angela Sweeten
asweeten@longfield.nalp.o... https://longfield.nalp.org.uk/