Assistant SENDco

Overview

Main Purpose of the role is to assist the Assistant Head, SEND in leading the day-to-day provision for individual SEND learners, thus ensuring that learning needs are met and barriers to learning are removed.   To support/line manage Teaching Assistants , to complete the Graduated Response (Assess, Plan, Do, Review) process for an allocated caseload, three times per year.  Within the context of the school’s aims and policies, to work with the Assistant Head, SEND to develop and implement intervention groups and support.  To provide all those with involvement in Special Needs and Learning Support the support, challenge, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in learning.  To support learning and behaviour of students as allocated by the Assistant Head, SEND  

Download the full candidate pack in supporting documents below for more details. 

Grade, Working Hours and Reporting

Grade: I, term time only
Reporting to: Assistant Head SEND

Location

Penryn College
Kernick Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8PZ

Supporting documents

• Assistant SENDco Candidate Pack
• Teaching Staff Application Form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: Sunday 8 November                   Interview date: Tuesday 10 November

In accordance with our Safer Recruitment policies, we are unable to process applications via CV and only applications made on a fully completed Penryn College application form will be considered.   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  

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Please return completed application forms along with your covering letter to: vacancies@penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk