Assistant Principal - SENDCo

Job description

Support staff in understanding the needs of SEND pupils and how to meet them effectively through observations of pupils, strategy planning and high quality CPD Supporting staff with the development of individual plans to meet the needs of pupils Contribute towards the development and implementation of SEND policy and objectives to develop SEND within the School Development Plan Monitoring the quality of support and progress of pupils Liaising with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate support for SEND pupils, including those pupils on intervention placements To write applications for EHC assessments for identified pupils Liaise with SEND caseworkers and other outside agencies to secure appropriate ongoing provision for pupils with SEND Co-ordinate and chair annual reviews for pupils with EHCPs Line manage staff (as appropriate) who have direct responsibility for pupils with SEND. This may also include performance management. To develop and implement teaching and learning initiatives and ensure quality first teaching across the school. To contribute to the induction, support and CPD of all newly appointed teachers and TAs including those on the initial teacher training programme To support all staff to be their most effective Support the HoS with operational leadership of the school and deputise when necessary To act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the school