Join Our SEND Team who want to make a difference teaching from our offices in Dinnington, Sheffield. 

About Us:

EDClass is a Department for Education accredited provider of online education which delivers engaging and innovative content to learners throughout the country whilst aiming to break barriers to learning. We need dedicated SEND lead to manage a team of SENCOs and assistants to work with our learners and develop our provision in line with new legislation new as our provision grows and develops. Our recent OFSTED report can be viewed here

EDClass is an educational business that provides teaching, learning and support to over 300 schools throughout the UK in a fully secure and comprehensive safeguarded learning environment and we need to add to our ever expanding team of SEND, SENCOs, assistants and teachers to deliver a high quality teaching, learning and educational resource.

 At EDClass we believe in fostering an engaging and compassionate learning environment that empowers learners to reach their full potential. We are also a person-centred employer who is fully flexible to the needs of our commissioning schools and educational establishments. We believe and invest in our people as well as our learners.  We are dedicated to providing a quality education that aims to reintegrate learners back into school or their positive destination.

Location:

The Job is based at our office in Dinnington, Sheffield. We are literally 10 minutes from the M1 (J31); 5 minutes from the A57 (Todwick roundabout); 10 minutes from the M18 (J2); and 15 minutes from the A1. Due to safeguarding, child protection and government legislation all SEND, safeguarding and teaching staff must work from our premises. We are flexible to your needs and requirements so please only apply if you can attend our place of business.

Job Description  

The SENDCO Lead plays a crucial role in ensuring a high-quality and inclusive online learning environment for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at our online alternative provision (OAP). You will lead and manage the SEND provision, working collaboratively with staff and external agencies to ensure all learners with SEND have their needs identified, assessed and supported to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the SEND policy for the OAP, ensuring compliance with relevant national legislation and guidance.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and categorisation of learners with SEND, working closely with teachers and external specialists.
• Ensure we are receiving Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP) and One Page Profiles (OPP) from schools for learners with SEND.
• Ensure we are following advice as detailed in EHCP's and OPP's to support learners with SEND.
• Develop systems and ways of communicating effectively between schools, parents, learners and teachers to support learners with SEND effectively.
• Advise and support teachers in delivering effective learning programmes that meet the individual needs of learners with SEND, including the use of assistive technologies.
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents/carers of learners with SEND, providing information, advice and support.
• Attend review meetings with school/ parents to support our learners with SEND needs to fulfil their potential
• Liaise with external agencies such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and other support services to ensure learners receive a holistic package of support.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the SEND provision, identifying areas for improvement and implementing change.
• Contribute to the professional development of staff in relation to SEND.
• Developing the curriculum in your subject area
• Supporting and teaching our learners whilst they are in the online classroom.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience working with learners with SEND.
• A strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and other relevant legislation and guidance.
• Proven experience in leading and managing the SEND provision in an educational setting.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of a variety of SEND strategies and interventions.
• Strong assessment skills and experience in developing and maintaining IEPs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners, parents/carers, and colleagues.
• Experience of working in an online learning environment.
• A commitment to inclusion and a passion for ensuring all learners with SEND have the opportunity to succeed.

Desirable Criteria:

• Any subject specialism, however one of the following would be preferred: English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, PE.
• Experience of delivering training to a team of staff.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies for learners with SEND.
• A relevant SEND qualification (e.g., National Award in SEN Coordination).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Good time management and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• A minimum of one year’s experience in a safeguarding role
• DSL Safeguarding qualification (Level 3)
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, SEN Code of Practice, and related areas

Candidates must be eligible for a relevant DBS check.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours - part time, full time or other available
• Fixed hours (8-4:30 or 8:30-5pm)
• There is no expectation to work outside fixed hours 
• Amazing work-life balance (no parents evenings, no meetings outside working hours, no marking to take home, no planning to take home, no extra-curricular activities to organise and attend)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• we are a fully flexible and person-centred employer who will work with your individual lifestyle needs
• Time during school holidays is dedicated to creating, editing and quality-assuring lesson content (video clips and e-lesson slides)
• Time during school holidays dedicated to CPD and training courses

How to Apply:

If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and making a positive impact on the education of our learners then please register an interest by emailing cara@edclass.com with your CV and your information or calling 01909 568338.

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