SENCO

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### Job role : - SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

### Visa sponsorship : Visas cannot be sponsored

### Working pattern : Part time: 2 days, term time.

### Contract type : Permanent

### Pay scale : M3-M6

### Additional allowances : SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

JOB PURPOSE The SENDCo, under the direction of the Headteacher, will: Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the STPCD Ensuring Individual Education Plans are in place and reviewed on a regular basis Making referrals and applications for Early Years inclusion Funding and Grants DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Strategic development of SEN policy and provision Have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability Make sure the SEN policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the school improvement plan (SIP) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s policy and practice Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and suggest changes to make use of funding more effective Liaise with other professionals from outside services and agencies To arrange, organise and review support for individual children Make observations and implement support and strategies for the best outcomes for the children Ensure paperwork is submitted in a timely manner for EHCP applications and annual reviews OPERATION OF SEN POLCY AND CO-ORDINATION OF PROVISION Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map Provide guidance to colleagues on teaching pupils with SEN or a disability, and advise on the graduated approach to SEN support Advise on the use of the school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff deployment Be aware of the provision in the local offer Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies Be a key point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority (LA) Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability SUPPORT FOR PUPILS WITH SEN OR A DISABILITY Identify a pupil’s SEN Co-ordinate provision that meets the pupil’s needs, and monitor its effectiveness Secure relevant services for the pupil Ensure records are maintained and kept up to date Review the education, health and care plan (EHCP) with parents or carers and the pupil Communicate regularly with parents or carers Ensure if the pupil transfers to another school, all relevant information is conveyed to it, and support a smooth transition for the pupil Promote the pupil’s inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities and extra-curricular activities Work with the designated teacher for looked-after children, where a looked-after pupil has SEN or a disability LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Work with the Headteacher and governors to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements Prepare and review information the governing board is required to publish Contribute to the school improvement plan and whole-school policy Identify training needs for staff and how to meet these needs Lead INSET for staff Share procedural information, such as the school’s SEN policy Promote an ethos and culture that supports the school’s SEN policy and promotes good outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability To take on the Deputy Safeguarding Lead Role Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Senco will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.

What the school offers its staff

Wellbeing support and some flexibility.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

School type : Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 4

Education phase : Nursery

School size : 107 pupils enrolled

Age range : 2 to 4

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Maintained Nursery School with 2yr old provision and ASD resource base.

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