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Are you seeking a SENDCo role where you will work alongside likeminded colleagues to secure the best outcomes for children who have special educational needs?

Cambian Southlands is an autism specialist day and residential school located just outside the village of Boldre, in the New Forest, situated on the edge of the wide acreage of the New Forest National Park, which has an abundance of walks and wildlife areas. The site benefits from a rural setting with generous grounds which are well used to support the students achieve positive outcomes. We have a large staff team who are child centred in their approaches and welcome like-minded colleagues.At Southlands we follow the Autism Education Trust principles.

The role of SENDCo at Cambian Southlands School is vitally important in the ensuring best outcomes for all students. The challenging demands of working in specialist education require flexibility, adaptability and enthusiasm from the post holder. At Southlands School there is an emphasis on high quality teaching and learning where purposeful teaching, high expectations, the monitoring of progress and positive reinforcement through a robust pastoral system, are a must. The Senior Leadership team works together to offer a shared vision and goals, professional leadership and positive home-school partnerships.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please see the SENDCo Job description and Person Specification for further details. Please contact Southlands School on 01590 675350 for further information or discussion in relation to this position. I

We are a co-education specialist residential school and children's home providing education and care, supported by our multi-disciplinary clinical team input for children and young people aged 7-19 years who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) The majority of young people have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) with their primary special need being ASD typically functioning at Level 1 (DSM-5) They may have a variety of additional special education needs associated with their autistic spectrum condition.. We support and care for individuals with autism spectrum condition and associated complex needs such as:
- language and social communication
- social emotional
- sensory processing
- co-morbid difficulties associated with ASD such as ADHD
- heightened anxiety
- self-harm
- dyslexia
- dyspraxia Our young people can on occasion present with behaviours that challenge. We use non-aversive, positive behavior approaches and crisis prevention interventions to support and maintain relationships. Our usual staffing level is 1:3 (staff to young people) and any additional level of staff support is dependent on individual need and level of independence.We support young people either on a day or residential 38 weekly, 38 week termly or 52 week a year basis.

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