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Learning lead (Cognition & Learning)
Location: Wymondham
Salary: FTE: £27,711-£30,060 per annum per annum, Pro-rata £22,247-£24,551, including an allowance for holiday pay
Hours: Permanent, 38.5 hours per week, term-time plus 1 week
Start date: January 2025
The College is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools.
The Role
The College seeks to appoint an outstanding individual to a role in their SEND department.
They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a College.
The Learning Lead (Cognition and Learning) is responsible to the SENCO for delivering intervention programmes for students with Cognition and Learning difficulties, which may include those struggling with literacy and numeracy difficulties. This will include responsibility for identifying, tracking and reviewing student progress, running intervention and demonstrating the impact of intervention programmes. You will mentor students with Cognition and Learning difficulties, acting as a point of contact for parents within the Learning Support Team and reviewing student profiles termly.
Key Responsibilities
Consult the SENCo, teachers, parents and outside agencies to develop pupil specific curriculum, taking into consideration baseline data and student profile;
Carry out assessments to identify existing and potential barriers to learning and determine appropriate intervention programmes;
Undertake research to determine an appropriate package of resources and suitable materials to best meet the needs of students. Provide and utilise appropriate resources;
Plan and deliver programmes of intervention;
Under direction of the SENDCo, monitor and assess the impact of intervention programmes within the classroom and advise on methods and best practice to suit individual student needs;
Negotiate appropriate timetable allocation for intervention programmes where necessary;
Communicate with and meet class teachers and tutors regularly to review content and impact of intervention in lessons;
Provide support through academic mentoring to selected learners;
Communicate directly with families and/or boarding houses as appropriate;
Accurately analyse data, assess progress to improve learning outcomes;
Produce termly written reports and provide evidence of impact of intervention to inform the SENDCo about the progress made by students on the Curriculum + Intervention programme;
Attend regular monitoring reviews to discuss progress with parents, tutor, Head of House and the SENDCo;
Maintain and update intervention records held in student files and inform student profile amendments;
Skills and Qualifications
The professional competencies expected of a Learning Lead are:
* Experience of working with students who have Cognition and Learning difficulties in either a Primary or Secondary setting;
* Experience of, or a willingness to carry out research and maintain a current knowledge of all areas of SEND, in order to identify and advise purchase of suitable resources;
* Ability to handle, track and analyse data;
* Have excellent interpersonal skills;
* Approachable, courteous and able to present a positive image of the school to learners, parents and others;
* Ability to work constructively as part of a team;
* A willingness to be trained in other areas of need;
* Observe confidentiality, sensitivity and a commitment to providing the best possible opportunities to the learners;
* Strong organisational skills.
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
* Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
* Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
* Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
* Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
* The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
The qualifications and experience required of a Learning Lead are:
* A good level of literacy and numeracy;
* Courses completed in Cognition and Learning and other areas of SEND;
* Experience with SEND in a Secondary setting.
* Experience of delivering intervention programmes (Supporting development of literacy and numeracy, for example) or a willingness to undertake training.
* Experience of using assessment tools (YARC, for example) or a willingness to undertake training
* Experience of mentoring students with Cognition and Learning difficulties.
* Degree (Not essential) or equivalent experience.
* A minimum of a grade C / 4 in English and Maths GCSE.
Benefits
Professional development
Free refreshments
Free on-site car parking
A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via their staff benefits platform
A Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 access to their Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
closing date: Monday 25th November 2024, midday
Interview date: Friday 29th November 2024