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12-18 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Purpose
- Lead on, develop and oversee priority 5 of theCouncils SEND and AP Strategy- the delivery of a DSG management plan in Sutton to create a more financially sustainable system in Sutton.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Develop guidance and enhance practices that will meet SEND needs sooner thereby reducing the numbers of EHCNA in the Borough and developing commonly understood OAP in Early Years, mainstream primary, mainstream secondary and enhanced provision. This would include guidance and local agreement around TA deployment and implementation of evidence-base away from use of 1:1 support.
- Develop and embed guidance related to curriculum adaptations, adjustments and pathways for pupils with Autism primary and secondary (linked to Infinity Support, Difference Matters, AET offer).
- Develop and embed guidance related to curriculum adaptations, adjustments and pathways for pupils with SEMH needs primary and secondary.
- Create a standard primary and secondary IMT model building on good practice in existing schools that links to (Vulnerable Pupils Panel and multi agency SEND panel) linked to embedding of OAP.
- Development of local area school level data dashboard to share inclusion metrics transparently and to support challenging conversations about increasing inclusive practice.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience of the SEND system within a Local Authority environment
- Evidence of continued professional, managerial and personal development in relevant professional area is essential.
- Extensive experience of managing complex programmes including SEND Transformation and understanding of how to communicate with senior leaders is essential.
Essential Qualification Required
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or with a relevant professional or management qualification at post graduate level is essential.
Additional information to note:
- Working hours: 28.80 hours per week.
- The role is outside IR35
The closing date for this position is 16th January 2025.
