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Job Description
- To be the Deputy SENCO, and assist in leading the Learning Support Team of LSAs, SEN teachers and SEN administrators
- To assist the SENCO in leading the provision for SEN within the main school
- To manage appropriate resources for Learning Support and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely
- To develop curriculum resources to ensure that students identified with SEN have the required levels of support
- To manage and lead the Monitoring and Assessment (MA) category in the main school, and when appropriate ensure that emerging needs are met through Learning Support intervention
- Within the context of the school’s aims and policies, to work with the SENCO to develop and implement Learning Support policies, plans, processes and practices
- To support and sustain effective SEN teaching, evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of students achievement, and setting targets for improvement
- To teach classes and groups as allocated by the SENCO or the leadership of the school
- To work with the SENCO to promote inclusion
- To support meetings and the training of Learning Support staff, communicate information to staff and co-ordinate resulting action
- To monitor with the SENCO the day-to-day management of the Learning Support work areas, creating a safe, effective and stimulating environment for the teaching and learning of students
- To produce and update the timetable for the Learning Support Classroom, to ensure the best use of subject and other expertise
Skills
- Good knowledge of the current curriculum development for students with SEND
- The ability to use technology effectively to engage students
- The ability to differentiate materials to meet the needs of learners
- The ability to lead the development of Learning Support faculty
- An understanding of how to use assessment to inform planning for good teaching and learning
- An understanding of school, local and national data with the ability to use data to identify underperformance and rectify accordingly.
Education
Bachelors/Masters in Special Education
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
About This Company
GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL - DUBAI
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates http://www.gemswinchesterschool-dubai.comThe GEMS Winchester School, Dubai, is a modern and spacious British Curriculum School that offers quality early years, primary and secondary education to children from Foundation Stage to Year 13. Established in 2011 to address the increasing demand for school places in Dubai and in GEMS schools, the school has grown and is now located in Dubai land, near IMG Worlds of Adventure with the mission to provide quality education to everyone. The diverse range of nationalities across the school brings a warm culture of tolerance and respect. We welcome all learners from around the world and this international outlook is reflected by our bespoke curriculum. The WSD community shares a mutual understanding of learning that is embraced by all.