Assistant SEND Co-Ordinator
Newcastle Bridges School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RUThis job expired on 6 February 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- Full Time Role
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 – £43,685 per annum, MPS/UPS depending on relevant teaching experience. TLR 2a: £3,017 per annum.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills
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Knowledge and understanding of the role of the SENDCo.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation including the 2015 SEN Code of Practice
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The ability to think strategically and manage change
effectively within an organisation
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The ability to consult, seek advice and be pragmatic when
making decisions
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Inspire, motivate and support pupils, staff, parents (and
carers), governors and the wider community about the
work of a school
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Communicate effectively with, listen to, and learn from
pupils, staff, parents (and carers), governors and other
members of the community
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Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
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Help promote the professional development of staff
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Effective use of ICT
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Effective communication skills – verbal and written
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Able to demonstrate the skills of Quality First Teaching
through outstanding, teaching and lead by example
- DFE recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of further training in SEND
- Be willing to complete the recognised SENDCo qualification if not already achieved
- Recent child protection training
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Experience of additional responsibilities
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Experience of working with pupils who have additional
needs preferably SEMH
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Experience of delivering a curriculum to meet needs of
pupils with identified SEND
What the school offers its staff
- A friendly and supportive team of staff across the Trust who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
- An exciting and diverse learning environment where hard work and achievement are appreciated, acknowledged and celebrated
- A curriculum that is relevant to the needs of our pupils
- A well-resourced learning environment
- A supportive Trust, Trustees and Local Advisory Committee members
- Further professional development appropriate to the role
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Newcastle Bridges School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 33 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Newcastle Bridges School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@bridges.newcastle.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 605 3559
Newcastle Bridges School is a multi-site alternative provision academy within Prosper Learning Trust which provides education to pupils from ages 4-19 whose education has been interrupted by mental or physical ill-health or school phobia. They may be hospitalised or are not able to fully access mainstream education due to medical or mental health reasons. They may be referred via the Local Authority, regional and national health services or home schools can directly commission places. Pupils may be singularly or dual registered depending on their circumstances.
The school is made up of a diverse range of provisions some of which are within NHS settings. These provisions are widely recognised for the expertise they provide both regionally and nationally. Education staff from Newcastle Bridges School work in partnership with staff from the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust within these settings.
Newcastle Bridges School seeks to support each pupil’s access to a full-time, broad and balanced education appropriate to their potential and their educational needs and encourage reintegration into mainstream whenever relevant.
The school is based across numerous sites, some of which are within NHS settings, as follows:
Newcastle Bridges School at Kenton
Newcastle Bridges School at Kenton offers education to pupils aged 11-16 years old who are unable to access mainstream school due to medical and mental health needs. It offers a smaller and more nurturing environment than most mainstream secondary settings. A secondary curriculum is followed and pupils sit external exams.
The Medical Pathway Team are based within this provision and provide education to pupils in the community who are unable to access the Kenton Provision for medical reasons, supporting them in a transition back to an education setting appropriate to the individual learner.
The Great North Children’s Hospital/Freeman Hospital (Paediatric Hospital Wards)
Caters for pupils whose education is interrupted by regular stays, or a long term stay in hospital. Pupils are taught by a team of teachers in the different specialist paediatric wards or in the hospital classroom.
Alnwood at St. Nicholas’ Hospital (Forensic Mental Health)
A mental health clinical setting for 12-18 year olds with mental health needs or an additional learning disability.
Ferndene Hospital at Prudhoe (Mental Health)
A purpose built inpatient centre which provides assessment and treatment for 12 to 18 year olds with complex health, behavioural and emotional needs including those with a learning disability.
Walkergate Park (Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder Service)
A specialist second opinion service for nursery or primary school aged children who may have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other complex communication/mental health/neuro-developmental problems.
Community Education Service
Specialist teachers work in community settings, supporting pupils in a transition back to education setting appropriate to the individual learner. The team offers bespoke teaching following a medical referral which recommends a set number of hours teaching based on the pupil’s health.
Arranging a visit to Newcastle Bridges School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bridges.newcastle.sch.uk.
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