SEND Lead

The college is seeking to appoint a SEND Lead, to lead and oversee specific support for a caseload of students with SEND, particularly those with EHCPs. To line manage a group of LSAs, ensuring that students with additional learning needs are supported effectively with timely and appropriate resources and intervention that builds their independence and confidence over time. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week. Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare. As a SEND Lead, you may be based at any of our Weston-super-Mare campuses. Day to day duties of the role

• To line manage a group of LSAs, overseeing their practice, development and progression. Completing appraisals and ensuring on-going monitoring of performance.
• To effectively allocate LSAs to meet student need; providing accurate timetables to ensure efficient use of resources across all curriculum activities.
• To support the effective use of digital resources and assistive technology wherever possible, to ensure that all students develop their independence over time.
• To liaise with teaching staff, academic managers and other professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to student support at all times.
  
  SEND or SpLD qualification at a minimum of Level 2.
• Experience of supporting young people with SEND and/or additional learning needs.
• Experience of managing a busy workload in an education setting.
• Able to organise and prioritise workloads and activities, meeting deadlines in a timely manner.