SENDCO

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint

A SENDCo to work across the infant and junior schools in collaboration with the Inclusion Manager.

A SENDCo who is highly motivated, creative and well organised.

A SENDCo with expert knowledge of SEND provision, legal frameworks and LA systems & processes.

A SENDCo who wishes to develop outstanding practice, has a love of learning and high expectations of children’s progress, achievement and behaviour.

A SENDCo who has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

A SENDCo who is committed to developing the professional understanding of the staff body.

A SENDCo who values, embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our schools.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

A happy, learning environment where everyone is valued.

A highly motivated staff team and supportive parents.

Children who enjoy learning and are motivated by enriching learning experiences.

A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop professionally.

Professional development opportunities for teachers at all stages of their career.

A supportive Leadership Team and Local Governing Body.

A community with Christ at the centre.

Further details about the role

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To share in the responsibility for the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum in St Elphege’s

School.

To work in partnership with the Inclusion Manager to ensure needs are met through appropriate

provision.

To be responsible for the supervision of support staff who work with SEND, DA and vulnerable

pupils.

To provide professional guidance in the area of SEND, in order to secure high quality teaching and

learning and the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of achievement for

all pupils.

To ensure all staff fulfil their teaching responsibilities in regard to pupils with SEND,

disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.

To share in the development of the curriculum in St Elphege’s, ensuring skills, knowledge and

investigation are central to its delivery.

To use all data collected to review teaching and learning for all these groups of pupils and to

identify areas of strength and areas for development.

To take an active role in the dissemination of good practice across the schools and to act swiftly

to progress areas which require development.

In conjunction with senior leaders, promote a culture of inclusion for all stakeholders.

To remain in close liaison with all members of the SLT and the local governing body to ensure the

efficient running of the St. Elphege’s Schools in SEND provision.

To promote and develop links with relevant agencies and the wider community.

To support and provide training for colleagues, including organising and quality assuring the

implementation and delivery of any intervention programmes.

Monitor and evaluate the teaching and learning across the school ensuring continuity and

progression in regard to SEND.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.