Study Skills and Support Coordinator (SENCO)

at  CATS Global Schools

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.

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