Deputy Sendco

**Deputy SENDCo**
**Non-Teaching**
**Required asap**

**37 hours per week**
**38 weeks per year plus 1-week CPD/term time**

**Scale 7, points 19 to 24 £28,803 - £32,050**
**(This is the FTE salary and the actual salary paid will be pro rata)**

This is a key position in the school supporting the work of the SENDCO. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, well organised and able to work as part of a team as well as having the ability to work alone when required.

The purpose of this role is to understand and buy into a culture of inclusive practice and by doing so the school will be recognised with the SEND Inclusion Award and viewed as an Outstanding SEND department.

West Hatch is a family and we are dedicated to developing staff and students into successful leaders. We offer wide ranging opportunities for staff to develop and take on roles that will support and open doors for them to progress in the future.

This is an exciting time to join West Hatch with an expansion of 350 students, links being developed with UEL to create a bespoke MA pathway for staff and a thriving Sixth Form in the top 25% of schools Nationally over the last three years; come and be a part of our future.

Closing date: Monday 20th March 2023 at midday

High Road, Chigwell IG7 5BT

Tel: 020 8504 8216

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
Support the SENDCo in running the department

Take a lead in managing the LSA Team

Deliver lessons to small groups to support their learning needs

**EXAMPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To assist and Deputise for the SENDco where required
- To line manage the LSA Team, observing activities and completing appropriate paperwork such as return to work, appraisal and probation processes where required.
- To assist and work alongside teaching colleagues in working with students to secure progress.
- To support the Sendco and intervention team to identify and evaluate the most appropriate support for vulnerable students and those at risk of underachievement or exclusion.
- To lead on our school’s Dyslexia strategy and carry out Dyslexia Screenings.
- To lead English as an Additional Language provision.
- To take part when required in supporting 1:1 tuition, small group work and in supporting examination needs.
- To facilitate the sharing of relevant information with parents and between other support services as required, and to attend meetings with external agencies as appropriate.
- To use your area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities.
- To deliver interventions where required.
- To support other staff by contributing to the selection and preparation of resources suitable for students with SEND’s interests and abilities.
- Using school systems and procedures to record and assess SEND provision for students.
- Take responsibility for identified students:

- Working with Colleagues and Students who need Makaton for learning.
- Working with LSA’s to devise appropriate strategies,
- Chairing annual meetings in line with County Annual Review Meetings
- Attending Year 5 and 6 transition reviews for students joining the school, completing appropriate paperwork.
- Liaising with parents and external agencies, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

These duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of their job, skill or grade.

**Professional standards**:

- Carry out your role in a professional, positive and proactive manner.
- To undertake any reasonable instruction.
- Deal courteously with colleagues, students, parents and the public.
- Maintain standards of presentation and work output as set by your line manager.
- Come to work suitably dressed, in accordance with the School’s Dress Code.
- Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to issues relating to students, parents, other staff and school business.
- Set a good example to students.
- Be supportive at all times of the school’s aims and ethos.
- Work as part of a team to support the team and school objectives.
- Be familiar and comply with school policies as set by the Governing body.
- Aim for high personal standards of punctuality and attendance.

**Salary**: £28,803.00-£32,050.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/03/2023