Sendco

TN United Kingdom; East London; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to join their team. In this vital role, you will collaborate with the senior leadership team to enhance the school’s SEND policy and ensure effective support for students with special educational needs. Your expertise will help create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of pupils, working alongside a caring and supportive staff team. If you are passionate about education and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Friendly School Ethos

Experienced Staff Team

Qualifications

• Passionate about SEND and child development.
• Willing to complete relevant training for the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate provisions for pupils with SEND, including EHC plans.
• Work with staff and parents to promote inclusion of SEND pupils.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Special Educational Needs Training

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO). As SENDCO, you will work with the school’s senior leadership team on the strategic development of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) policy and provision. You will take day-to-day responsibility for co-ordinating specific provisions for individual pupils with SEND, including those with education, health and care (EHC) plans. You will work closely with staff and parents and promote the inclusion of pupils with SEND within our school.

What the school offers its staff

• An exciting opportunity to work in a SEND School
• A caring, fun and friendly school with a strong ethos
• An experienced and dedicated staff team and supportive Governors and parents
• Opportunities for professional development both within and beyond the school.

You will be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner and able to model best practice at all times;
• Knowledgeable and passionate about SEND and how children develop and learn;
• An excellent communicator with great teamwork skills;
• Organised and efficient;
• Positive and able to inspire and motivate others;
• Able to deal with challenges in a sensitive, positive, emotionally responsive manner supporting the difficulties and needs of individuals;
• Willing to complete any training relevant to the role and committed to the role.

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