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SalaryClosing date:08/03/2024 at 12:00
Contract/Hours:Permanent , Full-time
Key Stage:KS2
Salary Type:Main Pay Range
Salary Details:MPR
Hours of Work:Full time
Location of Role:Church Crookham Junior School
Contact e-mail address:j.bickerstaff@crookham-jun.hants.sch.uk
We are looking to appoint a teacher to take on our newly-created role of Inclusion Manager to support our experienced SEND Team. The role involves helping to improve outcomes for some pupils.
We are looking for a qualified teacher with a minimum of three years experience, who has a passion for teaching children with SEN and a relentless desire to ensure that all children make excellent progress. We believe that all behaviour is communication. Excellent training is provided and there may be the opportunity to become a Thrive Practitioner, whilst in post at the school.
This would be a good role for someone who is:
- has a passion for wanting all children to do well
- patient, hardworking, caring, friendly, supportive and energetic
- a dynamic thinker who can look ahead and anticipate, adapting to circumstances accordingly
- recognises successes of pupils
- experienced in a Primary School or Early Years setting
- willing to be creative and flexible
- well organised
We will offer you:
- a friendly motivated and supportive working environment
- professional development and training, including the opportunity to become a Thrive Practitioner
- the opportunity to make a difference
The Purpose of the Role is to support the SENCO and SEND team to:
- Supporting and liaising with the SENCO
- Advising and supporting other members of staff e.g. teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
- Leading some aspects of the Thrive Approach to individuals and groups, including the successful Nurture Group
- Providing support for short-term issues that may affect a pupil’s wellbeing, e.g. short-term behavioural issues, support with individuals around Emotionally Based School Avoidance
- Working with external agencies
Working with pupils
- Plan and deliver interventions for specific pupils, both 1:1 and in small groups
- Create an environment that supports all pupils with additional needs to reach their full potential
- Track and monitor progress of pupils in need of additional support
- Maintain records for individual pupils
Working with colleagues
- Liaise regularly with the SENCO, providing insights and ideas
- Liaise with class teachers to identify and support pupils in need of additional support
- Provide training and support for TAs and teachers
- Supervise TAs and other members of staff carrying out interventions
Working with parents and external agencies
- Liaise with external support agencies and professionals as directed by the SENCO and/or headteacher
- Communicate with parents about specific interventions / support in place for their child
- Liaise with parents about their child’s progress
Safeguarding
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, PREVENT) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
- Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange to visit or to request an application pack please contact Mrs Jo Bickerstaff on tel: 01252 957540 or email j.bickerstaff@crookham-jun.hants.sch.uk.
Safer Recruitment
Church Crookham Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
