SEN Cover Practitioner Level 7

About this role

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Abbey Hill Academy and College are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Abbey Hill Academy and College our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

To provide high-quality PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) and short-term absence cover, primarily within the school’s most complex classes. Operating under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, the postholder will deliver a holistic curriculum that integrates academic subjects, therapeutic interventions, EHCP targets, Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) sessions, and PSHE to support vulnerable pupils with diverse and complex needs.

• Plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or whole classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the overall direction and supervision of a qualified teacher
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
• Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate
• Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision
• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
• Support pupils in social and emotional wellbeing, reporting problems to relevant teams/staff within school
• Support the role of parents / carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents / carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc
• Liaise with external agencies on a regular basis
• Provide specialist support to pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
• Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language
• Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils
• Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (eg: specific subjects)
• Allocate work to other classroom support staff
• Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
• To provide PPA cover
• To provide short term cover of classes as required
• Be responsible for pupils who are not working to the normal timetable
• Invigilate exams and tests

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values
- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:
A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
Opportunities to grow
- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
Financial peace of mind
- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
Your voice matters
- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.

Abbey Hill Academy & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment""

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting

More information on the school including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website