Head of Supported Learning Full Time

Maze 8 Solutions Ltd
Head of Learning Support Permanent position Hours will consider full or part time North London up to £50k A leading independent sixth form college in North London is looking for a Head of Learning Support. The college has an outstanding record of academic success with the majority of students progressing to Russell Group Universities. As Head of Learning Support, you will have responsibility for the college provision to students with SEN, psychological difficulties, and physical disabilities, to ensure that barriers to learning are mitigated and access arrangements are effectively managed. You will co-ordinate the work of part-time staff contributing to this provision: an Educational Psychologist, an in-house counsellor and a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. You will also work in close consultation with the two Vice Principals regarding advice to colleagues concerning teaching and learning, and with the Exams Officer in relation to access arrangements. It is expected that you will have achieved or be willing to work towards achieving the National SENCO Award qualification (which would be funded by the client). You should have a background in education, and ideally have teaching experience. The Head of Learning Support is responsible for the strategic direction and development of SEND provision and psychological support within the college. In particular, duties include: SEND Update SEND register and pupil profiles on Portal Chase parents and previous schools for AA paperwork Read through and summarise all documentation e.g. psychologist reports Note any actions needed for students with existing AAs, such as re-assessment and follow these through Meet with students and parents as required to discuss provision Plan and coordinate EHCP provision and host Annual Reviews Manage the in-house Educational Psychologist and Adolescent Psychotherapist s diaries and caseload Communicate notes from the Educational Psychologist to teachers on a weekly basis Completion of Part 1 and Part 3 of Form 8 for Access Arrangements Completion of AAO and CIE applications for Access Arrangements Completion of Centre File Notes for Access Arrangements Liaise closely with the Exams Officer to ensure reasonable adjustments are made Participate actively in Case Conferences for students and create support plans/summary notes where required Participate in year group academic review meetings, supporting SLT and the Head of Year as required Manage and prioritise own workload Exam Access Arrangements (assessments) Complete Part 2 of the Form 8 Conduct standardised assessments in line with JCQ recommendations Learning Support Provide individual study skills support to referred students on a case-by-case basis e.g. essay writing, revision techniques, time management and organisation Log and review all actions and communicate with teaching staff SEMH Support Provide individual support for issues such as exam anxiety and motivation Log and review all actions and communicate with teaching staff Make referrals where needed Person Specification Relevant degree or equivalent qualification NASENCO qualification in hand or willingness to undertake training towards it Experience of being involved in (or leading) a SEND/Learning Support department Successful experience of narrowing the gap between SEND students and other students in the classroom Experience of working in education, ideally in the 15-18 age range Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Up to date understanding of the JCQ policy and procedures Working knowledge of national SEND Code of Practice A detailed job description and outline of requirements is available on application