Assistant SEND Manager (SEMH and Neurodiversity Champion)

About this role

The Assistant SEND Manager (SEMH and
Neurodiversity Advocate) will support the identification, assessment and
provision for pupils experiencing Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
barriers and those with neurodiverse profiles, including autism, ADHD,
dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and speech, language and communication needs.

The
post holder will:

• Champion
  SEMH across the school, promoting inclusive practice and working
  collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to reduce barriers
  to learning, participation, attendance, wellbeing and belonging.
• Champion neurodiversity across the school,
  promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusive practice, and ensuring that
  neurodiverse pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially and
  emotionally.
• Support
  the development and implementation of the school’s Special Educational Needs
  and Disability (SEND) policy, ensuring alignment with the School Improvement
  Plan, the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements. Monitor and
  evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision to improve outcomes for pupils.
• Act
  as Deputy to the SEND Manager, providing leadership and operational oversight
  of SEND provision in their absence. This includes ensuring continuity of
  support, maintaining statutory compliance, leading day-to-day decision-making,
  and acting as a key point of contact for staff, pupils, families and external
  agencies.
• Support
  the SEND Manager in the day-to-day management of SEND provision, ensuring that
  appropriate support is identified, implemented and reviewed for pupils with
  SEND to enable them to achieve positive educational, social and emotional
  outcomes. Maintain accurate SEND records, including the SEND Register,
  Individual Support Plans (ISPs), provision mapping and SEMH screening
  information.

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