SENDCo

Keys Children; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension

Referral bonus £500

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education in Scunthorpe is seeking an experienced SENDCo to lead and coordinate SEND provision for pupils aged 11-16. You will champion inclusion, work with staff and external agencies, and model professional integrity and EPIC values as outlined in our Staff Code of Conduct.

The role requires an accredited SENDCo qualification and QTS or QTLS, with leadership experience and a commitment to developing inclusive practise across the school.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in SEN provision and school improvement.
• Experience coordinating EHCPs and Annual Reviews.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
• Excellent collaboration with parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.
• Complete Annual Reviews, Interim Reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCPs.
• Oversee the day-to-day SEND policy operations and provision coordination.
• Manage looked-after pupils within the school.
• Provide professional guidance to staff and liaise with parents and agencies.
• Advise on budget use to meet pupils' needs and staff development.
• Promote inclusion and access to the curriculum for all pupils.
• Lead on staff deployment and interventions for pupils.
• Quality assure Teaching and Learning with focus on SEND.
• Attend and review PEP meetings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Collaboration with staff

Policy implementation

Inclusion advocacy

Stakeholder communication

Education

SENDCo qualification

QTS or QTLS

Job description

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SENDCo – Southpark Enterprise College, Newdown Court, Newdown Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 2TX

Purpose of the Role

To lead and coordinate the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive personalised, high-quality support that enables them to achieve their potential. The SENDCO will champion inclusive practice, work collaboratively with staff and external agencies, and model professional integrity and the EPIC values as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct.

South Park Enterprise College is an independent SEMH specialist school for students aged 11-16, many with EHCPs and diagnoses such as ADHD or ASD. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for young people who have struggled in mainstream schools or face exclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.
• Complete Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCP’s in line with the SEND code of practice
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Oversee the looked after pupils within the school
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• Advise on the use of school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff development
• Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum.
• Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources
• Lead on interventions that will support all pupils
• Quality assurance of Teaching and Learning with a focus on SEND provision.
• Attend and review PEP meetings

Requirements

• Have an accredited SENDCo qualification
• Hold QTS or QTLS
• Are passionate about education and inclusion
• Have leadership experience and qualities
• Are ready to develop their leadership skills within a school
• Can effectively manage the SEND provision in partnership with the Headteacher

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education

is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employerand welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours

are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.