SENDCO

Teaching Vacancies; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Croydon seeks professionals with experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Candidates should have a SENDCO qualification or be willing to acquire it. The role emphasizes understanding data protection legislation, multi-agency working, and safeguarding practices. Supportive colleagues and a commitment to child welfare make this an enriching environment for dedicated educators.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Access to good facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
• Understanding of relevant data protection legislation.
• Experience in assessment and data analysis.

Skills

Understanding of the graduated approach to SEND

Assessment of individual pupils

Knowledge of multi-agency working

Education

SENDCO qualification or willingness to acquire

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Understanding of the graduated approach to SEND.
• Assessment of individual pupils.
• Tailoring plans and interventions to individual pupils.
• Assessment and other data analysis and tracking.
• Knowledge of external agencies in the local area who may be called on.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Understanding of relevant data protection legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR).
• Knowledge of multi‑agency working and local safeguarding arrangements.
• Has the SENDCO qualification or willingness to acquire within 3 years of taking up post.

What the school offers its staff

• Colleagues who are hardworking, supportive and committed to ensuring every child flourishes, with safety and wellbeing as a priority.
• Highly supportive governors with a wide range of skills to help support and develop staff.
• Children who are curious, motivated and enthusiastic about learning.
• Positive links with a close knit community and access to good facilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); medical online and social media prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.