SENDCo

Teaching Vacancies; Frome; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Qualified Teacher who specializes in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidate will lead professional development and work closely with a committed staff team to enhance children's wellbeing and learning experiences. This role demands strong communication skills and a dedication to safeguarding, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students.

Benefits

Welcoming school community

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive governors and parents

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving learning and progress for pupils with diverse needs.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS, Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Ability to lead staff in developing their expertise in working with SEND children.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional growth for Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Work effectively with teachers, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Passionate about children’s wellbeing

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Education

Qualified Teacher

National SENCO Award or willingness to undertake it

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is passionate about children’s wellbeing, especially those who have special educational needs and/or disability;
• Is a Qualified Teacher who either has the National SENCO Award or is willing to undertake it
• Has a proven track record of improving learning and progress, and is talented at working with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs. For example, sensory processing, global learning delay, ASD, ADHD and SEMH
• Has excellent knowledge of the EYFS, Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 curriculum and SEN Code of Practice;
• Has the ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND children;
• Can lead and deliver professional growth for Teachers and Teaching Assistants who work with SEND children;
• Has excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a team;
• Works effectively with teachers, parents and external agencies.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming school community with a strong values-led ethos
• Motivated, enthusiastic children who enjoy coming to school and have a love of learning
• A commitment to developing an exciting curriculum, which is relevant and engaging to children
• A committed and experienced staff team
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• Supportive and committed governors and parents
• A school committed to improvement and embracing change and development into the future

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.