SENDCo

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sidcup; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Formal training opportunities

In-house bespoke training

Well-being assistance

Family friendly policies

Résumé du poste

Days Lane Primary School is seeking a SENDCo to lead the school’s SEND provision and work with staff, parents and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils with diverse needs.

You will shape SEN Support Plans, monitor progress and ensure high-quality inclusive teaching across the school. QTS is required, with the National Award for SEN Coordination or progression toward it; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Ability to formulate, implement and review SEN Support Plans effectively.
• Excellent written applications for additional local authority support.
• Clear communication with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Highly organised, proactive and committed to professional development.

Responsabilités

• Shape and deliver high-quality SEND provision across Days Lane Primary School.
• Ensure pupils with additional needs receive essential support and guidance to thrive.
• Lead and drive forward the school's inclusive ethos.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and external agencies on pupils' needs.
• Formulate, implement and review SEN Support Plans.
• Write applications for additional support to Local Authority and other agencies.

Connaissances

SEND/CEN Knowledge

SEN Support Plans

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Award for SEN Coordination (or in progress)

Description du poste

SENDCo post at Days Lane Primary School, leading special educational needs and disabilities provision across the school. The work centres on shaping and delivering SEND support, writing and reviewing SEN Support Plans, and working with staff, parents and external agencies. It is a primary role supporting pupils with a wide range of needs and driving forward the inclusive ethos alongside the wider school team. QTS is required, and the National Award for SEN Coordination is needed or must be in progress; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Shape and deliver high-quality SEND provision across the school
• Make sure pupils with additional needs receive the support and guidance they need to thrive
• Lead and drive forward the school's inclusive ethos
• Work with staff, parents and external agencies on pupils' needs
• Formulate, implement and review SEN Support Plans
• Write applications for additional support to the Local Authority and other agencies
• Support staff to deliver high-quality SEND provision
• Work closely with the wider school team to provide inclusive education across the school

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• National Award for SEN Coordination, or working towards it

Experience

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs across primary age groups
• Working with external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching approaches
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing SEN Support Plans effectively
• Good eye for detail and strong written applications for additional support
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Supporting staff to deliver high-quality SEND provision
• Highly organised, proactive and committed to continuous professional development

Other

• Fully completed, typed application form with supporting statement (CVs not accepted)

What’s offered

• Formal training opportunities and bespoke, targeted professional development
• In-house bespoke training
• Initiatives to reduce teacher workload
• Well-being assistance and a dedicated employee assistance helpline
• Family friendly policies
• Termly staff events