Head of Learning Support/SENCO

Job Description

Ackworth School is seeking to appoint a Head of Learning Support. Due to increased numbers of pupils who have special educational needs, and an expanding Autism Resource, we are looking to bring all of these elements together in order to work more collaboratively.Weare looking for someone who has an in depth knowledge of SEN; a real expert in their field. You may have worked in a large school, and be an experienced SENCO, delivering a strategy for learning support that evidences real progress and supports those pupilswho are hard to engage with. Alternatively, you may have real specialist experience in a smaller resource working with pupils with ASD who receive tailored support at all times. At Ackworth we centre on learning and making progress. We are not about behaviourmanagement, and whilst it would be relevant experience, our focus is on education and helping our pupils to achieve the very best they can. This post will involve being hands on and supporting pupils. You will be supported by a small team of Learning SupportMentors, within the senior school, who work with specific pupils.The Autism Resource is a dedicated facility, within the main senior school, and is managed by a department head. As the Head of Learning Support you will oversee this department and ensure thatit is part of the overall inclusion strategy for the whole school. This is a permanent position from January 2022. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Joanne Colley to organise a visit on In return we offer: a competitive salary and generousfee remission of up to 66% for the children of our staff. all food and refreshments during the working day. access to sports facilities, new fitness suite and pool. free on-site parking. flexible pension and health benefits. a supportive and friendly environmentbased on the Quaker ethos of the school. a committed parent community which plays an active part in the school. a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.Completedapplication forms are available to download from the Schools website and should be sent by email to: jobs@ackworthschool.comClosing Date: Thursday 24th June at 9.00am. Interviews: Wednesday 30th June 2021Applicants should read carefully the application procedureand Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website within "Working For Us". Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosureand Barring Service. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Joanne Colley on or . Please do not submit applications to this address.