SenCo

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment & retention allowance (up

10% of a salary as recruitment and/or

Job summary

Piper’s Vale Primary Academy in Ipswich is seeking an inspirational Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to lead the SEND provision and report to the Principal. This permanent role carries Leadership Pay Scales L1–L4 for qualified candidates and includes a recruitment and retention allowance up to 10%.

The successful SENCo will manage all additional support for pupils with SEND, implement effective strategies, and work collaboratively with staff to raise attainment and inclusion across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SENCO.
• Experience with pupils with SEND and/or disabilities.
• Ability to manage SEN provision and report to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Manage all additional support for pupils with SEND.
• Report to the Principal on SEN provision and outcomes.
• Lead the development and implementation of SEN policy and practice.

Skills

SEN experience

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Piper’s Vale Primary Academy

Permanent contract

Leadership Pay Scales L1 - L4 £51,773 - £55,747 (qualified)

A recruitment and retention allowance of up to 10% will be considered

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) into the team at Piper’s Vale Primary Academy as soon as possible.

The Position

As described in the attached job description and person specification, you will be responsible for the management of all additional support given to pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities within the Academy. This will be a demanding, varied and highly challenging role that will provide an excellent career opportunity for an exceptional individual. The successful applicant will report directly to the Principal.

What you will offer

The successful applicant will have previous experience working as a SENCO. This will be a challenging role so you will need the drive and ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for SEN, and understand issues affecting pupils with additional needs and how to support them.