SENCO

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon, seeks an enthusiastic SENCO to lead SEND provision across the school. You will work with staff, families and external partners to ensure high-quality teaching and inclusive practice.

The successful candidate will have experience with EHCPs, annual reviews, and provision mapping, and hold NASENCO or be prepared to undertake NPQ for SENCOs. You will mentor colleagues and drive improvements in outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience of working with children with a range of SEND.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory responsibilities and current SEND processes.
• Experience coordinating SEND provision, including EHCPs, annual reviews, provision mapping and working with external agencies.
• Passionate about inclusion and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for every child.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination of SEND provision across the school.
• Champion inclusion and support colleagues in delivering high-quality teaching and appropriate provision.
• Line manage support staff and oversee targeted interventions, monitoring impact on progress and outcomes.
• Lead staff training and professional development to develop colleagues' knowledge and practice in SEND.

Skills

Qualified teacher

SEND Code of Practice

SEND Coordination

EHCPs & Reviews

Interagency collaboration

Line management

Staff training

Education

NASENCO / NPQ for SENCOs

Job description

Weare looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed SpecialEducational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) to join our friendly and dedicated teamat St Francis Catholic Primary School.Weare a welcoming, inclusive Catholic primary school with a strong sense ofcommunity and a commitment to ensuring that every child is valued, supportedand given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.Weare looking for an experienced and passionate practitioner who can provideeffective leadership and co-ordination of SEND provision across the school,working closely with our staff, pupils, parents and external professionals.The successful candidatewill champion inclusion, understand the needs of children with SEND and confidentlysupport colleagues in delivering high-quality teaching and appropriateprovision for all pupils.

We arelooking for someone who:

• Is aqualified teacher with experience of working with children with a range ofspecial educational needs and disabilities.
• Has astrong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory responsibilitiesand current SEND processes.
• Hasexperience of co-ordinating SEND provision, including EHCPs, annual reviews,provision mapping and working with external agencies.
• Ispassionate about inclusion and committed to securing the best possible outcomesfor every child.
• Canprovide clear guidance, advice and support to teaching and support staff,promoting high-quality inclusive practice across the school.
• Hasthe ability to line manage support staff, oversee targeted interventions andmonitor their impact on pupils’ progress and outcomes.
• Canevaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision and interventions, using evidenceto identify strengths, address gaps and drive improvements.
• Hasthe confidence and skills to lead and organise staff training and professionaldevelopment to develop colleagues’ knowledge and practice in supporting pupilswith SEND.
• Hasexcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to buildpositive and productive relationships with pupils, parents and professionals.
• Iswell organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Is apositive and supportive team player with the confidence to lead and influencepractice across the school.
• Iscommitted to developing their own professional knowledge and keeping up to datewith developments in SEND.

Holds the NationalAward for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or is willing to undertake the NationalProfessional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ for SENCOs), if required