Job Description

ABOUT CSVPA

Our College provides a unique and highly personalised method of learning, creating an environment in which to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals. Our class sizes are small, and this allows an approach that embraces the art school tradition to learning. As we move onto our next phase of our strategic plan, we have had a number of high-profile practitioners join us to support us in defining our future development. Over the last 30 years our portfolio has diversified across subject areas and levels from Masters to foundation. We are OFS registered and have established links with leading institutions,

including University of the Arts London Awarding Body. We have a unique relationship with Hearst Magazine, publishers of ELLE, ELLE Decoration, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire and Cosmopolitan who support scholarships and internships.



OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

The successful candidate will provide leadership and professional guidance to colleagues and will work closely with staff, parents/carers, and local agencies (as needed). They will promote person-centred, inclusive practice in which the interests and needs of students with SEN and/or disabilities are at the heart of everything that they do. They should be aware of the provision in the Local Offer and be able to work with professionals providing a support role to ensure that students with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching, make at least good progress and achieve good outcomes.



REPORTS TO

You will be directly responsible to the Dean. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Rector.



LOCATION

This role will be based at CSVPA Cambridge.



MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

The following section outlines a more detailed but not exhaustive description of the duties pertinent to this post:

To identify students with SEN and arrange for appropriate support to ensure their progress in the course.

To coordinate the admission of initial screening tests for students as needed.

To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date information with regards to students receiving support.

To make use of analysis and evaluate performance data provided.

To ensure all students with identified SEN are given reasonable adjustment and provision to ensure they have equal access to the curriculum/are able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.

To communicate the needs of the student to tutors and advise on classroom practice to provide equality and access to the curriculum, and methods for the student to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

To coordinate provision for students with SEN.

To liaise with and advise fellow supporting subject staff in classes, and leading specialist sessions for identified students.

To be responsible for targeting students performing below expectations and liaising with key subject staff to ensure process is in place to follow up and support.

To identify students and ensure support and challenging activities are in place within and beyond lessons.

To contribute to the training of staff (inset).

To liaise with external agencies and other providers.

To complete associated and administrative tasks to deadlines, as directed.

To supervise students' attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the College Behaviour and Attendance policies.

To develop materials and resources, implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement as appropriate, and undertake other academic project work as directed.

To contribute towards the optimal utilization of learning environments

To attend academic, departmental and College meetings when required.

To supervise and accompany students on excursions, as appropriate, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.

To adhere to the standards and procedures detailed in the Staff Handbook.

To deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise.

To be aware of your responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young person's you are responsible for/come into contact with during your employment and be fully aware of the College Child Protection Policy.

To participate in Performance Management (PM) scheme in line with College policies and procedures.

To offer Study Skills support to students in the HE courses including support in their dissertation.

To adhere to all statutory regulations and to CGS policies and procedures.

To undertake any reasonable duties as required.



Assessment and Evaluation

Ensure that all students with SEN are identified using a variety of methods of identification, screening and formal assessment.

Ensure that all staff know what signs to look for and how to communicate their concerns confidentially

Give opportunity for students to disclose areas of difficulty and need.

Respect students' views and negotiate targets of support with the student

Monitor student progress against targets (FE courses)

Ensure that targets are regularly reviewed and evaluated

Keep reliable and clear records of student needs and interventions

Teaching and Managing Student Learning

Work with course teams and tutors to ensure that all students with SEN are given reasonable adjustments and provision to ensure that they have equal access to the curriculum and are able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.

Negotiate targets for an additional support programme with students.

Communicate the needs of the student to tutors and advise on practice to provide equality and access to the curriculum and methods for the student to demonstrate their knowledge and skills

Deliver a programme of support to individual students or groups of students.

Give the student opportunity to discuss difficulties and request particular areas of support



PERSON SPECIFICATION

Relevant NPQ for SENCO from an approved provider (or NASENCO if completed or undertaken prior to September 2024) to meet all learning outcomes as outlined by the National College for Teaching & Leadership National Award for SEN Co-ordination Learning Outcomes

o The professional knowledge and understanding that SENCOs need of the legislative context for SEN and theoretical concepts that underpin effective leadership.

o The expertise and capabilities that SENCOs need to lead and coordinate provision effectively.

o The personal and professional qualities that SENCOs need to make a positive impact on the ethos and culture in schools and other settings.

Familiarity with reasonable adjustments processes within Higher Education

Comfortable with use of Microsoft Office and other applications.

Fluent level of written and spoken English.

Problem-solving abilities

Accuracy and timekeeping

BENEFITS

Cycle to work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Car Scheme

Free flu vaccine through Healthshield

Free eye tests

Financial wellbeing support via WageStream

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection

GP24: GP Access for all

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.



Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.



We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.


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