Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4 Point 7 (Inner London): £24,279 FTE (for unqualified assessor); Grade 6 Point 17 (Inner London): £29,022 FTE (for qualified assessor)
Actual salary
- Grade 4 Point 7 (Inner London): £20,319.66 (for unqualified assessor); Grade 6 Point 17 (Inner London): £24,289.18 (for qualified assessor)
Additional allowances
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.
We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.
In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Inclusion Coordinator job summary
We are looking for a Qualified HLTA & Assessor with Level 7 equivalent in SpLD assessment or Certificate in Psychometric Testing and Access Arrangements (CPT3A). Candidates without the Level 7 equivalent qualification/ Certificate in Psychometric Testing and Access Arrangements (CPT3A) will be paid on the unqualified scale identified and must be willing to undergo training to assess.
As HLTA, you will lead areas of inclusion as identified and directed by the SENCO. You will identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for students with SEND to provide consistently high-quality teaching, to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed interventions under an agreed system of supervision.
As Specialist Assessor, you will conduct standardised assessments, exams access arrangement assessments and write Form 8s in compliance with JCQ guidance. You will process Access Arrangements Online (AAO) and interpret external specialist assessment reports, sharing findings with staff and ensuring students and staff are aware of access arrangements and administration process.
Main Areas of Responsibility
HLTA
To identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for students with SEN/D to provide consistently high-quality teaching.
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed interventions under an agreed system of supervision. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups; monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, progress and development.
To work closely with teachers and Teaching Assistants to ensure that suitable tasks and learning materials are personalised.
To monitor and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives.
To closely and regularly review progress of students attending interventions, providing individual reports to parents/carers and impact reports for the SENDCO.
To lead areas of Inclusion as identified and directed by the SENDCO.
Specialist Assessor (The appropriate candidate must hold the relevant qualification or be willing to undergo training to assess)
To conduct standardised assessments, exams access arrangement assessments write and Form 8s in compliance with JCQ guidance in a timely manner as directed by the SENDCo.
To process Access Arrangements Online (AAO) in compliance with JCQ guidance and deadlines, in conjunction with the Exams Officer and SENDCo.
Interpret external specialist assessment reports and share findings with staff.
To carry out screening, diagnostic assessments and reports, as required and directed by the SENDCo.
To raise staff’s awareness of students’ access arrangements.
To ensure students are fully aware of their access arrangements and administration process.
To keep up to date with current developments in the JCQ guidance.
Liaise with schools, parents/carers and colleges where appropriate to ensure that needs are identified early and can be met effectively and timely.
To efficiently uphold audit requirements by maintaining accurate records of the reasonable adjustments provided for students.
To actively participate in and provide team training events/meetings and share good practice, in conjunction with the SENDCo.
To fulfil other reasonable duties regarding access arrangements as directed by the SENDCo.
To conduct learning walks to monitor reasonable adjustments.
Carry out such other tasks that may be required to further the efficient running of the Academy, commensurate with the level of the post holder.
To be responsible for own professional development, identifying training needs and requesting courses as appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
Relevant experience in SEND.
Knowledge of appropriate health safety regulations.
Experience of working in a school.
Understanding of the importance of students achieving their full potential.
Qualified Teacher Status, HLTA status or equivalent qualification to teach.
Level 7 equivalent in SpLD assessment or Certificate in Psychometric Testing and Access Arrangements (CPT3A).
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
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