SEND Practitioner (Support)

About the role

Prior Park College, Bath have a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Practitioner (Support) to join our Learning and Development Department the school.

One of a team of three SEND Practitioner positions providing academic support tailored to individual students’ SEND needs. The post holder is responsible for the delivery or support and interventions for SEND students including small group, one-to-one and in-class work.

The Learning Development Department is an innovative and forward-thinking department providing a holistic approach to support students with additional educational needs and neuro-complexities. The department strives to provide a range of intervention strategies, supporting students to navigate their learning needs whilst developing their metacognition, and ultimately academic and self-confidence. The department recognises the need to provide support for our students in a variety of ways, from delivering study skills via small group lessons to delivering talks, advice and guidance to parents.

The Learning Development Programme comprises of the Head of LDP/SENCO, Assistant SENCO, and a team of SEND Practitioners, each of whom leads on their own area of specialism. The LDP team pride themselves on their strong sense of teamwork collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders within the College and beyond. The LDP department has the responsibility for ensuring that all teachers at Prior Park College have the information and advice needed in order to meet the needs of students with additional needs, the majority of whom have Specific Learning Difficulties, dyslexia and neuro-complexities, within their own classrooms and subject areas. The Learning Development department contributes to curriculum development and offers both formal and informal training and workshops to both staff and parents.

Attached documents

• Job Application Form (PDF, 363 KB)
• Job Description (PDF, 251 KB)