SENCO Leader for SEND Growth & Support - Full-Time

Polaris Community; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Education is seeking a Senior SENCO for Easthorpe School in Ruddington to lead SEND development and oversee EHCP reviews. The role focuses on shaping provision and supporting staff to improve pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will have QTS and ideally NASENCO or be prepared to undertake NPQ for SENCOs, with experience in SEMH, SEND Code of Practice, and staff training. DBS enhanced check cost is covered by Polaris Education.

Qualifications

• QTS required with NASENCO or willingness to undertake NPQ for SENCOs as required by Easthorpe School.
• Experience with SEMH and autism-friendly classrooms.
• Experience in school self-evaluation and development planning.
• Experience delivering staff training and leading INSET.
• Solid knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop SEN policy and provision across the school.
• Design and deliver targeted interventions to reduce attainment gaps.
• Assess and monitor pupils progress in line with EHCPs.
• Coordinate and chair EHCP annual reviews.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Lead Early Help and attend multi-agency meetings as appropriate.
• Hold the Designated Teacher responsibility for looked-after children and participate in related meetings.
• Collaborate with Headteacher, tutors, teachers and parents on individual learning plans.
• Manage day-to-day SEN policy operations and provision for pupils with SEN.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SEN records.
• Support teachers in developing effective teaching programs and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work with external agencies to support pupils’ development and mental health needs.
• Be aware of the local authority Local Offer and available provision.

Skills

QTS

NASENCO

SEMH experience

EHCP reviews

INSET leadership

SEND Code of Practice

Education

QTS

NASENCO / NPQ readiness

Job description

Polaris Education is seeking a Senior SENCO for Easthorpe School in Ruddington to lead SEND development and oversee EHCP reviews. The role focuses on shaping provision and supporting staff to improve pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will have QTS and ideally NASENCO or be prepared to undertake NPQ for SENCOs, with experience in SEMH, SEND Code of Practice, and staff training. DBS enhanced check cost is covered by Polaris Education.