SEND Officer
Posted 6 hours 10 minutes ago by Ashford College
Lead a Team to Shape Learning to the Learner, Deliver Pivotal Support and Enable Student Success - Join us as SEND Officer
As a SEND Officer you will be integral to our Inclusive Learning department based at EKC Dover College. You will be working alongside the support and curriculum teams to enhance the student experience of our SEND learners.
As part of your role, you will be expected to build strong links with local schools and the community fostering effective working relationships, enabling the arrangement of smooth and positive transition for our students. A working knowledge of Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP) is a necessity as you will be preparing and chairing annual reviews, setting outcomes and ensuring these are monitored throughout the year.
You will also be responsible for undertaking support meetings with new and existing students, to ensure that student's support needs are met and strategies are put in place, cascading this effectively to all parties involved. This will include the writing, and reviewing, of personal needs plans, health care plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments.
You will be supported by other SEND Officers within the EKC Group Colleges, and will be expected to attend regular network meetings to ensure best practice is carried out and information is shared in a timely manner.
Benefits- Generous Annual Leave - 27 days FTE per annum + 3 days after 5 years
- Learning and Development Opportunities - if you are interested into developing into teaching, you could benefit from our £7000 investment into teacher training through our in house Teaching Academy, 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke training programmes and strong internal progression - 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
- Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
- Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution
- Exclusive Discounts & Perks - inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, on site nursery
- Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return to work support
- Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net zero by 2030
Qualifications and Experience you will bring:
- Experience in the SEN or Care sector, with the ability to lead and support a team.
- Proven skills in supporting young people with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs, using proactive and preventative strategies.
- Experience using a range of communication methods and aids (e.g. Makaton, visual supports, symbols) to promote learning and independence.
- A strong understanding of accurate recording, reporting and information sharing, following established protocols.
- A commitment to maintaining student dignity, while adhering to data protection and safeguarding requirements.
East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of our communities, with a particular focus on increasing diversity. We uphold positive disability awards and are Disability Confident Employer. We also commit to Care Leavers and Armed Forces personnel through relevant covenants. All staff are subject to suitable checks including Enhanced DBS.