Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo)

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational excellence team

Training programme access

Professional development

Career progression within Trust

Coaching and mentoring for SEND

Job summary

Harmony Trust Ltd is recruiting a SENDCo to lead special educational needs and disabilities provision within the Trust. The post centres on putting the SEND Code of Practice and the Trust's SEND policy into practice, and on supporting pupils with EAL, disadvantage or SEND to learn well.

The holder works alongside the Senior Trust Leader and principals and receives coaching and mentoring from a Trust Senior Leader for SEND.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and related procedures.
• Commitment to supporting learning for pupils with EAL, who are disadvantaged or have SEND.
• High expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• Ability to lead by example and inspire children and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Implement SEND Code of Practice, the SEND Policy and related procedures.
• Support the learning of all learners, including those with EAL, who are disadvantaged or have SEND.
• Support the Senior Leader and principals in delivering academy visions and priorities.
• Set and maintain high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• Lead by example, inspiring and motivating children and colleagues.

Skills

SEND Code of Practice

EAL & disadvantaged learner support

Learning outcomes & behaviour

Leadership by example

Job description

The Harmony Trust Ltd is recruiting a SENDCo to lead special educational needs and disabilities provision within the Trust. The post centres on putting the SEND Code of Practice and the Trust's SEND policy into practice, and on supporting pupils with EAL, disadvantage or SEND to learn well. The holder works alongside the Senior Trust Leader and principals and receives coaching and mentoring from a Trust Senior Leader for SEND. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Implement the SEND Code of Practice, the Trust SEND Policy and related procedures
• Support the learning of all learners, including those with EAL, who are disadvantaged or have SEND
• Support the Senior Trust Leader and principals in delivering academy visions and development priorities
• Set and maintain high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour
• Lead by example, inspiring and motivating children and colleagues

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, the Trust SEND Policy and related procedures
• Commitment to supporting the learning of all learners, including those with EAL, who are disadvantaged or have SEND
• High expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour
• Ability to lead by example and inspire children and colleagues

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Membership of a team committed to educational excellence
• Access to the Harmony Trust Training Programme
• High quality professional development
• Career development and progression within the Trust
• Coaching and mentoring from a Trust Senior Leader for SEND