SEND and Inclusion Lead - Lipson Vale Primary School
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS/UPS (additional TLR would be considered for the right candidate)
Lipson Vale Primary School, Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7HW
Tel: 01752 224801
Email: lipson.vale.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk
Website: www.lvps.co.uk
Head Teacher: Mr Peter Lewis-Cole
Required to start 1st January 2024.
We are looking for a well-qualified and highly competent person to join our team as a SEND and Inclusion Lead. This is a vital role within the school and provides a crucial link between families and school focused on ensuring that all children are enabled to thrive emotionally, socially and academically.
The successful applicant will work closely with school colleagues to ensure positive outcomes for pupils through engaging with families to break down barriers that may be preventing full engagement in a pupils education. You will also be a key member of the school’s leadership team and a safeguarding officer.
There is not currently a teaching expectation connected with this role. However, the successful applicant must be an experienced and skilled classroom teacher. You will work closely with pupils on a daily basis and will use your expertise to support colleagues in school.
The successful candidate should:
- have experience of working to overcome barriers to learning and well-being for pupils.
- have experience of a child centred approach to providing and procuring support.
- be capable of dealing with sensitive, confidential issues and complex and challenging case work.
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
- be open to advice, feedback and guidance / direction from colleagues.
- be interested in and willing to take on CPD opportunities to extend their skill base.
- be a talented and experienced teacher.
- be enthusiastic, driven and committed to ensuring the school's future success.
- have a passion for ensuring High Quality Teaching and the effective use of resources to ensure progress and achievement of our pupils with SEN and those in receipt of Pupil Premium Funding.
- take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of provision made for our most vulnerable pupil groups.
- ensure appropriate delivery of the statutory requirements of the SEND Code of Practice.
- provide support to parents/carers, families and colleagues.
Lipson Vale Primary School is on an exciting journey of developing ‘trauma informed’ approaches that underpin the support we offer pupils and their families. As such, this is an exciting time to join the school as we embark on embedding practice which seeks to understand and educate about emotions and embrace the importance of relationships throughout the school community.
We welcome and encourage visits to the school. Please contact our office team on 01752 224801 to book a visit.
Applications can be accessed from the school website: http://www.lvps.co.uk/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post. An online search of all shortlisted applicants will be made before formal interviews take place.
Closing Date: Midnight 18th June 2023
Shortlisting: 19th June 2023
Interview Date: 27th June 2023.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationPlymouthDevon
- Work Postcode
PL4 7HW
- Reference
AC1968
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
MPS/UPS (additional TLR would be considered for the right candidate)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
- Closing Date
17/06/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes