Assistant SENDCo

Balcarras School; Warmley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Balcarras School is seeking an Assistant SENDCo to work closely with the SENDCo to support the coordination, implementation and evaluation of SEND provision.

The post holder will collaborate with teaching staff, support staff, parents and external agencies to ensure statutory requirements are met and that the SEND Code of Practice is followed, enabling pupils to progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Supports coordination, implementation and evaluation of SEND provision.
• Works with teaching staff, support staff, parents and external agencies to meet statutory requirements.

Job description

TheAssistant SENDCo works closely with the SENDCo to support the effectivecoordination, implementation and evaluation of provision for pupils withSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role contributes toensuring that pupils with SEND are identified early, supported appropriately,and enabled to make good progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Thepostholder will support inclusive practice across the school by workingcollaboratively with teaching staff, support staff, parents/carers and externalagencies. This will also include helping to ensure statutory requirements aremet and that the school’s SEND provision reflects best practice and the SENDCode of Practice.