SENDCo and Lead Teacher for the Specialist Resource Provision (SLCN)

Teaching Vacancies; Epsom; Presencial; GBP 48.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

TPS pension

Training and development opportunities

Well-being support

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a SENDCo and Lead Teacher for a Specialist Resource Provision (SLCN) role within a primary setting. The post involves leading SEND provision, safeguarding, and working closely with pupils, families and staff to drive inclusive practice.

The ideal candidate will have a National Award for SEN Coordination or a commitment to achieve within statutory timescales, plus NPQ SENDCO/NPQSL or equivalent leadership qualification, and training in Speech, Language and

Formación

• National Award for SEN Coordination or commitment to achieve within statutory timescales.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• NPQ SENDCO, NPQSL or other leadership qualification.
• Qualification or accredited training in Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

Conocimientos

Excellent interpersonal andlanguage-?

Educación

National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCo) or commitment to achieve within statutory timescales

Evidence of continuing professional development

NPQ SENDCO, NPQSL or other leadership qualification

Qualification or accredited training in Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Descripción del empleo

SENDCo and Lead Teacher for the Specialist Resource Provision (SLCN)

What skills and experience we're looking for

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.

Qualifications

• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCo) or commitment to achieve within statutory timescales.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• NPQ SENDCO, NPQSL or other leadership qualification.
• Qualification or accredited training in Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

Experience

• Successful teaching experience in a primary setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Experience implementing the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience leading SEND provision or significant SEND responsibilities.
• Experience managing EHCP processes and annual reviews.
• Experience working with families and external agencies.
• Experience leading and developing support staff.
• Experience working within or alongside a Specialist Resource Provision.
• Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
• Experience working with Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Experience contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong knowledge of adaptive teaching and inclusive practice.
• Understanding of EHCP processes and statutory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of effective assessment and intervention strategies.
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements.
• Knowledge of child development and barriers to learning.
• Advanced knowledge of Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
• Understanding of specialist provision models.
• Knowledge of current SEND research and evidence-informed practice.

Leadership and Management

• Ability to lead and inspire others.
• Ability to strategically plan, monitor and evaluate provision.
• Ability to use data to drive improvement.
• Ability to manage staff effectively and hold others to account.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead change successfully.
• Experience leading a specialist provision or resource base.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.

Personal Qualities

• Strong commitment to inclusion and equity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and solution-focused.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• Collaborative and reflective practitioner.
• High expectations for all pupils.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and innovation.

What the school offers its staff

• Generous workplace pension through TPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

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.