We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Psychometric Assessor and Intervention Specialist to join our growing team. In this rewarding role, you will lead and coordinate the process for identifying students who need additional support across for exams to ensure that they receive appropriate exam access arrangements and intervention to support their specific needs. You will work alongside the Pastoral, SEND and Exams teams to ensure that they remain effective in identifying and implementing appropriate exam concessions.
Here at the Laurus Trust we are able to provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that has a positive impact on our young people, and we are currently looking to recruit caring and dedicated individuals to join our SEND team. You will play a vital role in enhancing pupils/students progress whilst promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. A comprehensive offer of professional learning is in place and we ensure that all schools have designated work spaces for staff. A broad range of training in SEND is in place across all our schools focus on whole school SEND issues as well as specific training for SEND teams.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can then we would love to hear from you.
This position is contracted on a 30 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 37 out of 52 weeks.
Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please find the Job Description below)
- Work collaboratively with Pastoral and SEND teams to develop their understanding of how to appropriately identify students in need of access arrangements by providing effective training and guidance.
- Lead and develop a clear strategy for assessing students for exam access arrangements across the school.
- Ensure that each student with an access arrangement has the appropriate evidence in place to illustrate a history of need
Key Skills and Experiences
- Sound Educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
- Relevant Level 7 qualification Specialist Assessor/CPT3A which meets JCQ regulations.
- Experience of working with young people with additional needs either in a residential or working environment.
- An understanding of the current provision for students with special educational needs and current developments in SEN would be an advantage.
- Experience of working collaboratively with parents to secure better outcomes for young people.
- Experience of working in a school classroom environment with SEN students.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.
To complete an application form please click 'Fast apply'. A full application must be submitted as CV's will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.
Closing date: Monday 18th November at 9am.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of individual background or circumstance.
The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. This is in line with statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.