SENDCo

GSL Education - Watford; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks a qualified SENDCO to support pupils with special educational needs in Wokingham. The role includes providing professional guidance, monitoring quality of provision, and working closely with staff and external agencies. Applicants must possess an NPQ for SENCO and have a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Direct access to local schools

Exceptional support for both candidates and client schools

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience in the role of SENDCo.
• Previous teaching experience in the primary phase.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the SEND policy.
• Work with educational staff and external agencies.
• Lead High Needs In School Provision with some teaching responsibility.

Skills

Commitment to education

Teaching in the primary phase

Understanding of SEND Code of Practice

Experience of delivering training

Education

Completed NPQ for SENCO

Job description

Position: SENDCO

Location: Wokingham

Contract: Full time

Salary: Will be paid to scale

Start Date: As soon as possible

We, GSL Education, are seeking to appoint an outstanding, experienced SENDCo who has high expectations and believes that all pupils can and deserve to succeed. The position is due to commence as soon as possible and would require the SENDCo to work alongside, and be line managed by the current Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion.

SENDCO Main responsibilities

• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEND or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• Have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEND or a disability across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision through the use of agreed methodologies
• Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies where required
• The SENDCo will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people and follow school policies as well as the staff code of conduct.
• To lead the High Needs In School Provision with some teaching responsibility
• Must teach for a day each week

Qualities Required

• Be committed to education and raising standards
• Have previous experience and understanding of teaching in the primary phase
• Have completed NPQ for SENCO
• Possess a thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and experience in the role of SENDCo
• Have the knowledge and expertise to build on established processes and systems
• Have experience of delivering training/leading INSET
• Undertake observations of pupils and support teachers with strategies to ensure better outcomes for pupils

GSL Education Offers:

• Competitive pay rates
• Direct access to local schools
• Committed consultants dedicated to meeting your needs
• Exceptional support for both candidates and client schools

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout West London and Berkshire.

Please be advised that this role of an SENDCO requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to apply, contact:

Umme Homaira

Office: (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)

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