Deputy SENDCo
Job Reference: GST-R2000
Location – Orchard Park High School, Croydon
Contract – 36 hours per week, Full Time (Support Staff – Educational)
Salary – Calculated in line with the NJC pay scale 6/7 (Outer London Points 18-25). Annual (gross) £35,520 - £39,276. Actual salary £30,631 - £33,870 per annum pro‑rated.
Responsibilities
- Take a key role in managing and delivering SEND support to learners with a SEND need through a co‑ordinated approach within the levels of need framework
- Monitor the Education Leadership Programme’s (ELP) education programmes appropriate to each pupil’s developmental profile
- Train the ELP and mainstream teaching assistants to ensure they gain the specialist skills to support students with speech, language and communication needs (SCLN)
- Identify pupils in need of additional support using a wide range of information, including academic progress data, behaviour data and attendance data, and coordinate, plan and deliver provision to alleviate barriers to learning
- Attend to students’ SEND needs and provide advice to ensure all staff have a good understanding of individual needs
- Undertake screening and diagnostic assessments of students to identify or direct relevant trained teaching assistants to do so
- Assess areas of need to access timely and appropriate levels of SEND support and intervention
- Lead on the development and implementation of individual engagement and support plans to ensure students make progress with short, medium and long‑term outcomes
- Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of interventions
Benefits
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An employee assistance programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive team and a growing organisation
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with our recruitment process, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
