SENCO Role

Polaris, company; Arnold; 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’s Easthorpe School in the East Midlands seeks an experienced SENCO to lead SEND provision for pupils aged 7–13. The role includes policy development, targeted interventions and coordinating EHCP reviews.

You will hold QTS and NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs, with a strong track record in staff training and safeguarding. This is a full-time, term-time-only appointment with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• QTS and ongoing commitment to SEND development in school.
• NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs preferred or willingness to undertake.
• Experience in self-evaluation, development planning and EHCP reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop SEN policy and provision across the school.
• Design targeted interventions to reduce attainment gaps.
• Assess and monitor pupils' progress per EHCPs; chair reviews.
• Coordinate safeguarding and liaise with parents, tutors and staff.
• Lead staff training and SEN-related INSET activities.

Skills

SENCO experience

Staff training & INSET leadership

Interventions design

EHCP monitoring

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs

Job description

Polaris Education - Easthorpe SchoolSENCOContract:

Full Time, Term Time Only

Basic Salary: £42,000 per annum plus SEN allowance

Location: Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

BenefitsCompany pensionLife AssuranceEmployee Discount Scheme

About the SchoolEasthorpe School is an independent specialist provision serving children and young people in the East Midlands who live with their families, Foster Parents or in residential children's homes.The school opened in November 2022, and we are expanding the team to support increasing pupil numbers within our Lower School provision for pupils aged 7-13.Class sizes do not exceed seven pupils and are supported by a qualified class teacher and up to two Teaching Assistants.Our school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), alongside a range of diagnoses and additional needs that may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, attachment needs and mild to moderate learning needs.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher and SEND practitioner to play a key role in the continued growth and development of Easthorpe School. You will help shape SEND provision, support colleagues and contribute to positive outcomes for pupils across the school.We provide high-quality education, adopting a thoughtful and informed approach tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.Candidates are strongly encouraged to arrange a school visit before applying.

Role Responsibilities

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (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 specific provision for pupils with SEN or disabilities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Support colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and positive behaviour-management strategies for individual pupils
• 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

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCO), or willingness to undertake the current NPQ for SENCOs as required by Easthorpe School
• Previous involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
• Previous teaching experience within a school supporting pupils with Autism and/or SEMH needs
• Experience delivering staff training and leading INSET
• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Experience carrying out and completing EHCP annual reviews
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.

Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.