To be the Deputy SENCO, and assist in leading the Learning Support Team of LSAs, SEN teachers and SEN administrators
To assist the SENCO in leading the provision for SEN within the main school
To manage appropriate resources for Learning Support and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely
To develop curriculum resources to ensure that students identified with SEN have the required levels of support
To manage and lead the Monitoring and Assessment (MA) category in the main school, and when appropriate ensure that emerging needs are met through Learning Support intervention
Within the context of the schools aims and policies, to work with the SENCO to develop and implement Learning Support policies, plans, processes and practices
To support and sustain effective SEN teaching, evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of students achievement, and setting targets for improvement
To teach classes and groups as allocated by the SENCO or the leadership of the school
To work with the SENCO to promote inclusion
To support meetings and the training of Learning Support staff, communicate information to staff and co-ordinate resulting action
To monitor with the SENCO the day-to-day management of the Learning Support work areas, creating a safe, effective and stimulating environment for the teaching and learning of students
To produce and update the timetable for the Learning Support Classroom, to ensure the best use of subject and other expertise
Skills
Good knowledge of the current curriculum development for students with SEND
The ability to use technology effectively to engage students
The ability to differentiate materials to meet the needs of learners
The ability to lead the development of Learning Support faculty
An understanding of how to use assessment to inform planning for good teaching and learning
An understanding of school, local and national data with the ability to use data to identify underperformance and rectify accordingly.