SEN Coordinator

Refresh Recruitment Limited; Totnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning education provider in Totnes seeks a passionate SEN Coordinator to lead the strategic development of special educational needs policy. This role involves working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure effective support for students with SEN. As a key point of contact for local authorities and other professionals, you will analyze assessment data and provide guidance on best practices. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status and a degree.
• Experience in teaching students with SEN is essential.

Responsibilities

• Determine strategic development of SEN policy and provision.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and maintain accurate SEND register.

Skills

SEN Coordination

Teaching Experience

Data Analysis

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

National Award for SEN Co-ordination

Job description

We are working with an award winning Education provider in the area of Totnes, Devon. They are looking for an SEN Coordinator to add to their team. The role is Term time only over 39 weeks.

The SENCO, under the direction of the headteacher, will:

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents, and other agencies
• The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD
• Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map
• Provide guidance to colleagues on teaching pupils with SEN or a disability, and advise on the graduated approach to SEN support
• Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies
• Be a key point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority (LA)
• Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability

Requirements:

• Qualified teacher status
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment
• Degree
• Teaching experience with SEN

Refresh Recruitment does not presently hold a Sponsorship Licence and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a Licence

Title: SEN Coordinator

Location: Totnes, Devon

Salary: 30-42K DOE and Qualifications

Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received.