Inclusion & SEND Lead — Shape Students' Potential

Adtalent Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paul’s Waldorf School is seeking an experienced SENDCO / SENCO & Inclusion Lead to shape and lead its SEND provision. Reporting to the Headteacher, you will develop the policy and drive inclusion across the school.

The role requires a Qualified Teacher Status, two years’ teaching experience, and the ability to use assessment data to inform provision; NPQ/SENCO qualification or willingness to complete within three years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• At least two years of teaching experience
• A sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• The National Award for SEN Coordination, NPQ for SENCO or willingness to complete within three years
• Experience of planning and evaluating effective support strategies
• Strong organisational, communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to use assessment data to inform provision
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for pupils with SEND
• Experience of whole school SEND leadership and staff training is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing SEND and inclusion across the school
• Maintaining the SEND register and whole-school provision map
• Identifying pupils’ needs and coordinating appropriate support
• Monitoring pupil progress and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
• Ensuring provision meets the requirements of EHC Plans and statutory timescales
• Advising colleagues on adaptive teaching and quality-first teaching approaches
• Supporting staff with Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles and pupil profiles
• Working closely with parents, carers and external professionals
• Liaising with educational psychologists, SALT, CAMHS, Children's Services and the local authority
• Managing, deploying and appraising teaching assistants and SEND staff
• Analysing assessment data and advising on the effective use of SEND funding
• Leading staff training and contributing to school improvement planning
• Supporting compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act and Independent School Standards

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Data-informed provision

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Two years teaching experience

The National Award for SEN Coordination / NPQ for SENCO

Job description

St Paul’s Waldorf School is seeking an experienced SENDCO / SENCO & Inclusion Lead to shape and lead its SEND provision. Reporting to the Headteacher, you will develop the policy and drive inclusion across the school.

The role requires a Qualified Teacher Status, two years’ teaching experience, and the ability to use assessment data to inform provision; NPQ/SENCO qualification or willingness to complete within three years is preferred.