Senior SEND Support Assistant (SEMH and ADHD)

SEND at St Bede’s The SEND department is led by the SENDCo. The SENDCo oversees the SEND support team, including the Assistant SENDCo, Senior SEND Support Assistants (Senior SSAs), SEND Support Assistants (SSAs) and the administrative assistant. The Assistant SENDCo supports the SENDCo in the strategic and operational management of the department and has oversight of specific Senior SSAs and their areas of responsibility. Please note, applications will be reviews upon receipt and as such, this vacancy may close before the deadline advertised. Early applications are encouraged. Our Senior SSAs are responsible for overseeing interventions for different groups of students. They each have responsibility for the following areas: Autism Spectrum Condition; Cognition and Learning; Physical Disability; Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH); and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They lead on planning, monitoring and evaluating targeted support for students within these categories. SSAs provide in-class support as well as 1:1 support to our SEND students, working closely with teaching staff to ensure inclusive practice and effective provision. Alongside the SENDCo, an EAA specialist assessor has been appointed to oversee all EAA assessments and their ongoing coordination. ensuring compliance with regulations and meeting students’ needs. St Bede’s school has a strong track record of ensuring the academic and pastoral development of all individuals. Our work with students with special educational needs has gone from strength to strength in recent years. We believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to identify, plan and make provisions to meet the needs of students with special educational needs. The SEND support team strives to support all staff in this work, by providing guidance, working to support identified students in the main curriculum, assessing students and by making specialist plans. St Bede’s supports the professional development of its s