SENDCO - Havant

Prospero Teaching; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate SENDCO to join their SEMH School’s leadership team. The role involves developing an inclusion strategy, leading EHCP reviews, and enhancing support for students with special educational needs. Candidates should have QTS and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Willingness to undertake SENDCO training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Annual Review process for EHCPs.
• Monitor and review the quality of SEND provision across the school.
• Support smooth transitions for students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENDCO Qualification

Job description

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Prospero Teaching are seeking a passionate SENDCO to join our client SEMH School’s leadership team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing our inclusion strategy, supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education.

As a SENCO, you will:

• Lead and oversee the Annual Review process for EHCPs, ensuring timely completion and full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Chair and manage emergency Annual Reviews, collaborating with parents, carers, and external professionals to adapt and enhance provision as needed.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the school, ensuring SEND provision aligns with the school improvement plan (SIP).
• Monitor and review the quality of SEND provision across the school, identifying areas for improvement and implementing practical solutions.
• Collaborate with the Local Authority (LA) to secure appropriate funding and resources to meet students’ evolving needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor provisions outlined in EHCPs.
• Provide professional guidance, training, and support to staff, promoting high-quality teaching and inclusive practices.
• Maintain accurate SEND registers and provision maps, ensuring up-to-date records and data that inform strategic decisions.
• Support smooth transitions for students, liaising with staff, parents, carers, external agencies, and other schools to coordinate and enhance support.
• Develop and implement teaching and learning initiatives, ensuring quality-first teaching across the school.
• Effectively communicate the needs of students.

About you:

• You have qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and appropriate SENDCO qualification or willingness to undertake SENDCO training.
• Proven experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders

About the role:

Position – SENCO

Pay – To scale (Leadership)
Contract or position start date – ASAP
Duration – Permanent/Temporary- Long-term/Permanent
Contract or position end date (if applicable) – N/A
Hours – Full time Standard working hours (times may vary).

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)