SENCO

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Secure knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, the graduated approach and inclusive practice.
• Completion of the mandatory SENCO qualification (NASENCO or NPQ for SENCO), or willingness and eligibility to complete the NPQ for SENCO within statutory timescales.
• Strong organisation, communication and record-keeping skills.
• The ability to advise and support colleagues with adaptive teaching and provision for pupils with SEND.
• Confidence in working with parents/carers, external professionals and the local authority.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, high expectations and positive outcomes for all pupils.

What the school offers its staff

• The full support of a dedicated, committed and friendly staff team.
• Wonderful pupils and a supportive parent community.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to inclusion across a small school community.
• The opportunity to work within an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• A strong commitment to high-quality professional development and career progression.
• Staff benefits including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Access to a staff assistance programme, offering a 24/7 confidential helpline and face-to-face counselling.

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.