SENDCO

Ancaster CofE Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancaster Church of England Primary School is seeking an inspirational and dedicated SENDCO who will lead SEND provision, work with staff, families and external agencies, and promote inclusion and high expectations for every pupil.

The post requires Qualified Teacher Status and a SEND qualification or working towards, plus strong data analysis and a track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Qualifications

• QualifiedTeacher Status and a relevant degree.
• SEND qualification or working towards.
• Proven track record of securing outcomes for students with SEND.
• Experience analysing data to inform strategy and improve SEND outcomes.
• Experience developing teachers and support staff in inclusive practice.
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management and SEMH support.

Responsibilities

• Determine the strategic development of SEN policy and provision in the school.
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and coordination of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working with staff, parents, and other agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Behaviour management

SEMH support

Education

QTS

SEND qualification or in training

Job description

At Ancaster Church of England Primary school, we are looking foran inspirational and dedicated SEND professional who is passionate aboutensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Youwill have a proven track record of leading high-quality SEND provision, astrong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, and the ability to workcollaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to secure the verybest outcomes for young people. An excellent communicator and relationship builder,you will be committed to promoting inclusion, raising aspirations and removingbarriers to learning. Above all, you will share our high expectations for everystudent and have the drive, resilience and determination to make a lastingdifference to the lives of our learners.

The SENDCO, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:

• Determinethe strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy andprovision in the school
• Beresponsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordinationof specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or adisability
• Provideprofessional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents,and other agencies

Our ideal candidate will have:

• QualifiedTeacher Status and a relevant degree.
• RelevantSEND qualification or working towards
• Recentteaching experience with a strong track record of securing excellentoutcomes for students with SEND.
• Experienceanalysing national, local and school-level data to inform strategy andimprove outcomes for students with SEND.
• Experiencesupporting, challenging and developing teachers and support staff tostrengthen inclusive practice and pedagogy.
• Knowledgeof effective behaviour management strategies and SEMH support to helppupils thrive both academically and personally.

Out team at Ancaster Church of England Primary School, workingwithin our core values of Wisdom, Courage and Respect, is a dedicated andcompassionate group of professionals who share a commitment to helping everypupil succeed. Working collaboratively across the school, the team buildsstrong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to ensure thatindividual needs are understood and supported. There is a genuine passion forinclusion, with staff working together to remove barriers to learning, celebrateprogress and provide pupils with the confidence and support they need tothrive. As SENDCo, you will be part of a team that is caring, ambitious andunited by a shared belief that every young person deserves the opportunity tobe the best they can be.