Employability Solutions is a specialist independent school providing full time, inclusive education and pastoral support, built around the needs of each student. We cater for those who may have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), complex Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) needs or Special Educational Needs (SEN), requiring a bespoke approach. We deliver flexible, integrated pathways supporting young people aged 11-25, from re-engagement, to employment, independence and beyond.
Founded in 2010, we are an award-winning Social Enterprise, flagship school for Inclusion (IQM) and graded ‘Good’ with Ofsted. We work across Merseyside and West Yorkshire and in partnership with several Local Authorities, Secondary Schools Virtual Schools and SEND commissioning teams.
• The Assistant SENDCo will support the SENDCo and Head of Inclusion in the coordination, delivery and monitoring of high-quality SEND provision, ensuring students with additional needs are identified early, supported effectively and enabled to achieve positive outcomes.
• The role contributes to a whole-school, inclusive and trauma informed approach, working collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals to ensure statutory duties are met and best practice is embedded across the school
You will be able to:
• Support the lead SENDCo to deliver an outstanding
• SEND provision across the school, including support to maintain compliance with the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and EHCP implementation.
• Promote high-quality, inclusive and trauma-informed practice, using QTS/QTLS expertise to support effective, adaptive teaching strategies across the school.
• Work in partnership with families, staff, and external professionals to help secure tailored support and positive outcomes for every student.
• Holds NASENCO Qualification or equivalent or willing to work towards
• Holds a relevant professional teaching qualification with QTS/QTLS
• Has relevant experience with KS3, KS4 and KS5 students, in an alternative / specialist setting or similar.
• Has excellent leadership skills and experience of supporting others within a teaching and learning environment
• Can build excellent relationships with the young people and their families as well as other professionals and outside agencies.
• Understands the challenges associated with caring for young people with significant gaps in their education, or who have developmental trauma and conditions such as ADHD and ASC for example.
• An excellent standard of English and a conscientious approach to ensuring school communications and reports are professional and accurate.
• Experience of using school information systems e.g., Eduspot, Evolve, etc
Please complete and return the attached application form to [email protected]
Any queries about the role, please contact Catherine Cook, by telephoning 0151 427 4193 or by email [email protected]
Interviews will take place following shortlisting by individual arrangement and not on any specific day.
