The post requires you to support the SENDCO in establishing the new provision and be responsible for assisting the teaching and learning of children with EHCPs. You will be required to work closely with a small team of practitioners on a daily basis.

You will be:

• resilient, resourceful and adaptable
• enthusiastic, with a passion and an appetite for learning
• committed to communication being at the heart of teaching and learning
• skilful and creative in meeting a range of special needs
• willing to make a positive contribution to the wider school community
• a good communicator, cheerful, calm and a team player.

Main areas of responsibility:

• To supervise and provide particular support for identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• To assist in evaluating identified students' progress through agreed assessment activities.
• To provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students' achievement, progress and needs.
• To lead group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
• To attend to the students' personal needs where required, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• To support behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy.
• To contribute to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment.