SENCO: Lead SEND Strategy & Inclusion Champion

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowlee Park Community Primary School in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join the senior team on a permanent, full-time basis. The post leads SEND provision across the school and works with the Headteacher, staff, families and external professionals to develop high-quality SEND support for pupils.

The SENCO will manage strategic development, day-to-day policy operations, EHCPs, annual reviews, and liaison with the Local Authority and other

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND provision as SENCO
• Ability to coordinate EHCPs and annual reviews
• Willingness to complete NPQ/SENCO qualification if needed

Responsibilities

• Determine the strategic development and implementation of the SEN policy and provision in the school
• Oversee day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordinate provision for individual pupils
• Ensure statutory responsibilities for all students with SEN or a disability are met
• Coordinate assessment, provision planning and progress reviews for SEND pupils
• Prepare annual review schedules for EHCPs and lead annual review meetings
• Support induction and training of teachers and Teaching Assistants in SEND delivery
• Liaise with Local Authority SEND team and external agencies for strategies
• Support parents/carers of pupils with SEND and arrange SEND meetings

Job description

Bowlee Park Community Primary School in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join the senior team on a permanent, full-time basis. The post leads SEND provision across the school and works with the Headteacher, staff, families and external professionals to develop high-quality SEND support for pupils.

The SENCO will manage strategic development, day-to-day policy operations, EHCPs, annual reviews, and liaison with the Local Authority and other