2 Jobs: Early Years & Phonics Lead (0.8) and SENCO (0.1) in Ashton-under-Lyne

• Plan, deliver and review engaging learning opportunities for children in a mixed Reception and Year 1 class.

• Provide a high-quality EYFS curriculum, making effective use of adult-led learning, continuousprovisionand opportunities for purposeful play.

• Ensure a successful transition from Reception into Year 1, adapting provision appropriately as children become ready for the Key Stage 1 curriculum

• Set high expectations which inspire, challenge and motivate pupils.

• Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress and attainment, using assessment effectively to inform future teaching and provision.

• Promote strong foundations in communication and language, early reading, writing and mathematics

EARLY YEARS LEADERSHIP if the experience or willingness to be supported with this role.

• Lead the development of high-quality Early Years practice within the school.

• Ensure that the EYFS curriculum is ambitious, well sequenced and appropriate to the needs of the children.

• Support the effective use and development of continuous provision and the learning environment.

• Monitor the quality and impact of Early Years provision and identify appropriate priorities for development.

• Ensure assessment is purposeful,manageableand used effectively to identify children’s next steps

• Work in partnership with Little Acorns Nursery to support continuity of learning and successful transition into Reception.

• Develop positive relationships with prospective and new families and support transition arrangements into school.

PHONICS & EARLY READING LEADERSHIP - training could be given

• Lead phonics and early reading across the school.

• Ensure high-quality implementation of Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised,maintaining fidelity to the programme.

• Model effective phonics and early reading teaching and support colleagues in developing their practice.

• Monitor the quality and consistency of phonics teaching and reading practice.

• Use assessment effectively to identify pupils at risk of falling behind and ensure timely keep-up support is provided.

• Work with parents and carers to help them understand how they can support early reading and phonics at home.

SENDCo RESPONSIBILITIES - to have a SENCO qualification or be willing to work towards one.

The following section applies where the successful applicant is also appointed to the 0.1 SENDCo role.

• Lead and coordinate provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across the school.

• Work with the Headteacher and staff to develop and implement the school’s SEND policy and inclusive practice.

• Ensure the school fulfils its responsibilities under the SEND Code of Practice and relevant statutory requirements.

• Support teachers in identifying pupils’ needs and planning appropriate provision through the graduated approach.

• Maintain appropriate SENDrecords and ensure documentation isaccurateand up to date.

• Monitor the progress and provision of pupils with SEND and evaluate the impact of interventions and support.

• Work closely with parents and carers, ensuring they are appropriately involved in decisions about their child’s provision.

• Where the postholder does not already hold the required SENDCo qualification, undertake and successfully complete the required qualification within the statutory timescale.