SENDCo (part time) - High Bank Junior, Infant and Nursery School

SENDCo (part time) - High Bank Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Organisation: Schools

Directorate: Primary Schools

Service Area: High Bank J I & N School

Hours: 0.6 FTE

Number of Jobs: 1

Location(s): Eighth Avenue, Liversedge, West Yorkshire. WF15 8LD

Position type: Permanent

Grade: MPS/ UPS

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with special educational needs?

We are looking for a caring, dedicated, and organised SENDCo to join our school community and support all our pupils to achieve their best.

This is a part-time role with non-class based teaching responsibilities.

Whether you are an experienced SENDCo or an aspiring middle leader, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supporting Pupils: Work with children who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they have the best opportunities to learn and succeed. This role includes intervention and small group teaching. QTS is required.
2. Providing Support: Lead and guide teachers and staff in supporting pupils with SEND in the classroom, ensuring every child’s needs are met.
3. Monitoring Progress: Keep track of children’s progress; reviewing individual plans, adjusting and supporting with resources.
4. Working with Families: Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing advice and support to help them understand their child’s needs.
5. Team Collaboration: Work as part of a team, including the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, teaching assistants, and external professionals, to support all students.
6. Administrative: Undertake necessary administrative tasks related to SEND.

What We’re Looking For:

1. A passionate, empathetic, and proactive person who loves helping children learn and grow.
2. Experience working with children who have special educational needs and disabilities.
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
4. Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice, policies, procedures, statutory responsibilities and best practices in education.
5. A commitment to inclusivity and ensuring all children have equal opportunities to thrive.
6. NASENCO / NPQ for SENCO or the commitment to completing the course.

Why Join Us?

1. Be part of a warm, welcoming school community.
2. Wonderful children with whom you can make a difference every day.
3. Make a real difference to the lives of children with SEND.
4. Opportunity for professional development support to develop your skills as a leader.
5. Friendly and supportive staff team.

If you are an energetic educator, committed to helping children to make progress in every lesson, every day, we would like to hear from you.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Come and see how wonderful our children are for yourself!

To apply, please complete and return the attached application form to office@highbankschool.co.uk including a personal statement that details how your experience and knowledge meets the person specification.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Shortlisting will occur thereafter with interviews Friday 2nd May / Tuesday 6th May 2025.

High Bank JIN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.