Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Teaching Vacancies; Wellington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Flexible working

Free car parking

Wellbeing provision

On-site catering

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Healthy meals

Job summary

Wellesley Park Primary School invites applications for a passionate SENDCo to lead provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This role works with senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies to champion inclusive practice and secure strong outcomes for all learners.

The successful candidate will hold a SENDCo qualification or commit to achieving it, demonstrate safeguarding commitment, resilience, and a proactive approach to removing barriers to learning in a

Qualifications

• Qualified SENDCo or willingness to undertake qualification.
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
• Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and removing barriers to learning.
• Ability to work with families, staff and external agencies to secure outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision for pupils with SEND across the school.
• Work with senior leaders, teachers and support staff to drive inclusive practice.
• Champion inclusive education and monitor progress of SEND pupils.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to support learners.

Skills

Inclusive education

SENDCo leadership

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Communication

Problem solving

Reflective practice

Education

Qualified SENDCo or willingness to undertake qualification

Job description

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wellesley Park Primary School is seeking to appoint a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated SENDCo to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is driven by inclusion and determined to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

As SENDCo, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external agencies, you will champion inclusive practice and ensure that pupils with SEND achieve the very best outcomes.

We are looking for:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inclusive education.
• A qualified SENDCo or willingness to undertake the qualification.
• A compassionate and resilient leader with high expectations for all pupils.
• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
• Someone committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and removing barriers to learning for all pupils.
• Has high expectations and a determination to secure the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Is resilient, reflective and solution focused.

What the school offers its staff

What you can expect from us:

• Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.
• Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits.
• Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.
• Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities.
• Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our 'Personal Day' entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.
• Free car parking.
• On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost.
• Gym membership. Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available to employees at a discounted rate.
• Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.
• Free tea and coffee.

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.