SENDCO & Inclusion Lead (Autism Focus Provision)

Victoria Academies Trust; Queen's Head; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Autism-focused provision focus

Job summary

Victoria Academies Trust is seeking a SENDCO to lead SEND provision across Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies in Smethwick. The role requires strategic oversight of our autism-focused Focus Provision, with a strong emphasis on teaching and pupil welfare.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader, with experience in EHCPs, Annual Reviews and strong collaboration with external agencies to support families and staff development.

Qualifications

• Preferably a current SENDCo qualification.
• Experience of the SENDCo role.
• Good understanding of Autism and high support needs.
• Experience working across the Primary age range.
• Knowledge and experience of managing EHCP applications and Annual Reviews.
• Efficient time management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with outside agencies and parents.
• Ability to develop staff with strategies such as Emotion Coaching, Low Arousal approach, intensive interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of provision for pupils with SEND across two academies.
• Manage the Focus Provision resource base for Autistic children.
• Lead and inspire staff, supporting welfare and learning across settings.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to support individual outcomes.

Skills

Time management

Staff development

Relationship building

Emotion Coaching

Low Arousal approach

Education

SENDCo qualification

Job description

Victoria Academies Trust is seeking a SENDCO to lead SEND provision across Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies in Smethwick. The role requires strategic oversight of our autism-focused Focus Provision, with a strong emphasis on teaching and pupil welfare.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader, with experience in EHCPs, Annual Reviews and strong collaboration with external agencies to support families and staff development.