Vinehall School - SENCO - Pre-Prep

Summary

The primary function of this exciting position is to organise, monitor, evaluate and deliver Learning Support in the Pre-Prep for those in need of short-term intervention.

Detail

CORE PURPOSE

· To organise, monitor, evaluate and deliver provision of Learning Support in the Pre-Prep in close liaison with the Head of Learning Support;

· To support small groups or individuals, who have been identified by their teachers to be in need of short-term intervention;

· To support the EAL provision for overseas children.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To liaise with Form Teachers, Head of Pre-Prep and Head of Learning Support regarding content and delivery of support and intervention.

· Establishing relationships with pupils to facilitate their learning.

· Developing and maintaining professional relationships with parents and guardians to further support pupils, alongside the class teacher.

· Assisting in assessing and maintaining records of progress in liaison with the subject teacher and relevant Head of Department.

· Monitoring and supporting needs-based groups for Reading, Phonics and Maths, keeping a register and monitoring progress.

· Teach children 1:1 and in small groups, both inside and outside the classroom.

· Interacting with and supporting children in fostering an enthusiasm for learning and to promote pastoral care.

· Attending in-service training.

· Ensuring the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the classroom.

· Conducting educational testing using psychometric tests - speech link and dyslexia screening.

· Liaising with external agencies.

· Completing and coordinating IEPs and EHCPs and communicating this with parents.

To support the Head of Learning Support in all of the below when required:

· Adhering to the SEN Code of Practice, adapting where necessary to suit an independent school.

· Promoting the graduated approach to SEN support by following the prescribed procedures as set out in the school’s SEN policy.

· Ensuring SEN/EHC registers are kept up to date.

· Arranging and delivering interventions at Phase 2 of the SEN procedures, following observations in the classroom, providing “little and often” for Pre-Prep.

· Organising provision at Phase 3, arranging relevant assessments with parents and specialists.

· Organising provision at Phase 4, arranging specialist intervention, either after assessment at Phase 3 or at the request of parents.

· Escalating provision to Phase 5 if an EHCP is deemed necessary or desirable for an individual.

· Communicating children’s learning needs to all involved through attendance at meetings and ILASs.

· Liaising with specialist teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Assessors, Educational Psychologists and others as required, organising and monitoring provision offered by them.

· Providing opportunities for children to learn touch-typing and monitor the use of laptops in school.

· Ensuring parents/carers are involved in planning and intervention at all stages of the SEN procedures.

· Maintaining records of progress.

Children’s Welfare

· Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and the classes as a whole.

· Supporting and encouraging the school’s values.

· Encouraging positive behaviour.

· Keeping records of the personal and social needs of pupils.

· Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with school policy.

· Safeguarding children’s health and safety both in and out of the classroom.

Documents

• SENCO Pre-Prep Job Description September 2025
• Application Form
• Application & Recruitment Process - Explanatory Note - Jan 24

Further Information

headspa@vinehallschool.com