Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

Devon County Council; Torquay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN Allowance

Job summary

Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School in Torbay, Devon, is seeking an exceptional SENDCo to support pupils and families. You will identify barriers to learning, advise staff, and develop inclusive strategies in line with the SEND Code of Practice.

The successful candidate will work with the Headteacher and Trust colleagues, participate in inclusion meetings, and lead improvements in SEND provision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP process.
• Holds the National SENDCo Qualification or is willing to work towards achieving it.
• Ability to work with staff and families to develop personalised plans for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND children and families by identifying barriers to learning and adopting strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and impact of SEND provision.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide advice and develop impactful class strategies.
• Attend meetings with parents, teachers and providers to ensure all pupils' needs are met.

Education

National SENDCo Qualification

Job description

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate (with knowledge of Torbay processes desirable) who:

• Can support SEND children and their families through identifying barriers to learning and adopting strategies that help overcome these.
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive education for all children by working with staff and families to formulate personalised plans for improvement.
• Uses knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and understands the EHCP process and Early Help services to support pupils and families.
• Who can work alongside teachers to provide advice and develop impactful class strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and impact of SEND provision across the school.
• Forms positive relationships and inspires and motivates all children to enable them to be the best that they can be.
• Keeps up to date and accurate records of support and the impact regarding SEND provision.
• Reviews and update all records to ensure that statutory requirements are met.
• Work in partnership with the Headteacher, LAB and wider community to ensure that our mission and ethos is translated into action.
• Participate in Trust-wide inclusion meetings.
• Attend meetings with parents, teachers and other providers to ensure all pupils' needs are met.
• Ensures an inclusive school experience for all learners, not just those with SEND.
• Work with the wider team to close the gap for vulnerable and disadvantaged learners.
• Holds the National SENDCo Qualification or is willing to work towards achieving it.
• An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
• Collaborative support through Trust Improvement Groups.
• Inspirational leadership with support from a Lead Practitioner and an NLE.
• A Trust that develops pupils through strong character education, supported by a stimulating and innovative curriculum.
• Polite, happy and engaged children with a great enthusiasm for learning.
• Working with like-minded professionals across the Trust enabling continuous professional support.
• Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator - Collaton St Mary C of E Primary School (Academies for Character and Excellence)
• Torbay, Devon
• Part Time
• MPS - UPS (Dependent on Experience) + SEN Allowance

Start date as soon as possible

The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in 'Personal Growth for All' and our shared outcomes are rooted in excellence. Each of our twenty schools across Somerset, Devon and Torbay are committed to a strong ethos and culture. The schools in our trust work together to ensure that we translate our vision of excellence into everyday practice. We are a mixed Multi Academy Trust, providing a full and rich curriculum where our values and ethos run deep across all our schools, including our Church schools, enabling everyone to flourish together. Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is a school that prides itself on its Christian values and aims to ensure all of our pupils feel happy, secure and valued and enable them to make a worthwhile contribution as young people within their community. Our school provides a gateway for children to discover, explore and learn in a caring environment. Childhood is a magical and wonderful time; our pupils follow a varied and active programme designed to give them the opportunity to build confidence and learn everything they will need for their future. Our vision for Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School reflects the Church of England vision of education for 'Life in all its Fullness'. As a school family, we share a passionate commitment to learning and recognise the uniqueness of individual learners. Our vision is driven by our desire to offer the best possible education for our pupils in partnership with parents and the local community.