SENCO - Lead SEND Provision & Pupil Progress (Term-Time)

Polaris Community; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Education - Easthorpe School in Nottinghamshire is seeking an experienced SENCO (SEN Co-ordination) to lead SEND provision, design targeted interventions, and monitor EHCPs across our Lower School provision for ages 7–13. The role involves strategic policy development, collaboration with teachers and external agencies, and safeguarding responsibilities.

The post is full-time, term-time-only, with a basic salary of 42,000 per annum plus SEN allowance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCO) or willingness to undertake the NPQ for SENCOs.
• Experience teaching pupils with Autism and/or SEMH.
• Experience delivering staff training and leading INSET.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience carrying out EHCP annual reviews.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Determine the strategic development of SEN policy and provision across the school.
• Design and deliver targeted interventions to help reduce attainment gaps.
• Assess and monitor pupils' progress in line with their EHCPs.
• Co-ordinate and chair EHCP annual reviews.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Attend multi-agency meetings and lead on Early Help where appropriate.
• Hold the Designated Teacher responsibility for looked-after children and attend relevant meetings.
• Liaise with the Headteacher, tutors, class teachers and parents to support individual learning plans.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and co-ordination of the school's SEN policy and provision.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Support colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and positive behaviour-management strategies.
• Work closely with tutors to ensure appropriate professionals are involved in supporting pupils' development and mental health needs.
• Maintain awareness of provision available through the local authority's Local Offer.
• Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals and other external agencies.

Skills

SENCO leadership

Curriculum & intervention design

EHCP assessment & reviews

Staff training & INSET

Safeguarding & DDSL duties

Education

QTS

NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs

Job description

Polaris Education - Easthorpe School in Nottinghamshire is seeking an experienced SENCO (SEN Co-ordination) to lead SEND provision, design targeted interventions, and monitor EHCPs across our Lower School provision for ages 7–13. The role involves strategic policy development, collaboration with teachers and external agencies, and safeguarding responsibilities.

The post is full-time, term-time-only, with a basic salary of 42,000 per annum plus SEN allowance.