SEND Co-ordinator

THE LUBAVITCH MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to senior leadership

CPD including NPQ for SENCOs

Job summary

The Lubavitch Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an experienced SENDCo to be the designated SENCO for its schools. You will oversee day-to-day provision and shape strategic development with the CEO and Heads of School.

You will lead the graduated approach for SEN pupils, identify EHC needs, run annual reviews, and liaise with parents and external agencies to ensure high-quality support and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• lead the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review) for pupils on SEN support, and quality-assure Individual Support Plans
• identify pupils who may need an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment, and prepare high-quality applications and evidence
• lead annual reviews for every pupil with an EHC plan, on time and properly recorded
• be the key contact for parents and carers, and involve them at every stage
• train, support and lead staff, including those delivering interventions, and observe and give feedback on SEND provision and adaptive teaching
• liaise with the local authority, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, health, social care and other agencies
• support smooth transitions into and out of our schools for pupils with SEND
• keep accurate, detailed SEND records and write termly reports on provision and outcomes
• help the Trust meet its duties under the Equality Act 2010, including reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
• lead on English as an additional language (EAL), keeping this distinct from SEND

Job description

• direct access to senior leadership, and the support of three Heads of School
• a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) for all staff, including support to complete the NPQ for SENCOs where needed

Further details about the role As Trust SENDCo, you will be the designated SENCO for each school under the SEND Code of Practice 2015, overseeing provision day to day and shaping its strategic development with the CEO and Heads of School.

You will:

• lead the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review) for pupils on SEN support, and quality-assure Individual Support Plans
• identify pupils who may need an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment, and prepare high-quality applications and evidence
• lead annual reviews for every pupil with an EHC plan, on time and properly recorded
• be the key contact for parents and carers, and involve them at every stage
• train, support and lead staff, including those delivering interventions, and observe and give feedback on SEND provision and adaptive teaching
• liaise with the local authority, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, health, social care and other agencies
• support smooth transitions into and out of our schools for pupils with SEND
• keep accurate, detailed SEND records and write termly reports on provision and outcomes
• help the Trust meet its duties under the Equality Act 2010, including reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
• lead on English as an additional language (EAL), keeping this distinct from SEND