Message from the Head

Thank you for taking an interest in the role of Head of Learning Support at South Lee Prep School & Nursery. This is an exciting role with the opportunity for the right candidate to make their mark on this wonderful school. We are looking for someone with passion and energy; who understands the busy prep school day but will advocate for the pupils, how they learn and devise or seek out any additional support that they would benefit from.

I hope you find our brochure helpful but if you have any further questions, please do get in touch with our staff recruitment team at recruitment@southlee.co.uk

I look forward to receiving your application,

Mrs Jo Coventry-King Head

Attributes of a successful candidate

a team player & passionate about their work; inclusive, kind and empathetic; able to balance their own paperwork, meetings and contact time; has a strong knowledge and interest in SEND provision or is willing and able to learn on the job, completing their NASEN training within the first three years; has a good rapport with children and can build confidence and skills through support and interventions; able to build positive and trusting relationships with parents; able to find out information regarding more specialist learning difficulties if needed and recommend courses of action; good teaching experience

Qualified Teacher Status

Useful Information

This is a part-time role working 4 or 5 mornings a week from 8am through to 1pm. The Head of Learning Support & SENDco is line-managed by the Director of Studies.

The Prep School SENDco would work closely with the Nursery SENDco and help them deliver excellent provision and prepare for OFSTED & ISI inspections.

Key Responsibilities

1) Pupils

Work with the Director of Studies to oversee tracking and assessment and review regularly.

Proactively assess and review tracking data and assessments for all pupils in the school to ensure any learning difficulties can be identified and supported early. Work in groups or with individual pupils on specific areas of need. Devise programmes and individual plans for pupils with SEND. Provide morning drop in support clinics for older pupils and run touch typing sessions;

2) Parents / Carers

Work with parents and carers to navigate any extra SEND support needed from outside agencies;

Work with prospective parents, should they have any enquiries regarding our provision and their child's needs;

3) Staff

Support staff in their understanding of SEND learners and the referral process for any pupil who may have SEND;

Work with teachers to create Individial Education Plans for any learner who requires it;

Lead INSET & CPD sessions on particular topics such as dyslexia, ADHD & Autism offering practical tips and advice to class teachers; Support Trainee Teachers, ECTs and Teaching Assistants in their delivery of an appropriately differentiated curriculum; Work as part of the school's welfare team, representing pupils with SEND.

4) Outside Agencies

Co-ordinate visits from outside agencies of specialists such as Speech & Language Therapists or Occupational Therapists;

5) Administration

Work with Suffolk County Council for any referrals or EHCP needs, completing relevant paperwork and liaising with key professionals; Work to build a useful list of contacts including Educational & Clinical Psychologists; Lead on creating IEPs for all children with additional learning needs; Complete EHCP applications, liaising with parents and teachers; Work with the Director of Studies on assessment, tracking and identifying pupils who would benefit from additional support or intervention; Maintain the school's SEND policy, Accessibility policy, SEND register, departmental handbook and any other relevant documentation for best practice;

Working with the Head of Logistics (Exams) to organise access arrangements for all pupils with SEND; Contribute to pupil references for Senior Schools; Ensure that all aspects of SEND / EAL provision and record keeping are 'inspection ready';

NB This is not an exhaustive list of tasks. The job description is subject to regular discussion and review in order to ensure best practice.