SENDCo

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches.

About our school:

We are a small independent school which support students who may have previously experienced difficulties accessing their education. We are committed to ensuring that all students learn and are engaged in the appropriate programme of study, allowing them to successfully re-engage with education and achieve their very best outcomes. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum enabling pupils to undertake examinations and gain qualifications including GCSEs, BTECs and functional skills, as well as adventurous subjects like water sports, mountain biking, archery, horse-riding.

Overview of the role of SENDCo:

• Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.
• Complete Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCPs in line with the SEND code of practice.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND 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.
• Advise on the use of school's budget and other resources to meet pupils' needs effectively, including staff development.
• Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum.
• Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Quality assurance of Teaching and Learning with a focus on SEND provision.
• Attend and review PEP meetings.

We would love to hear from people who:

• Have an accredited SENDCo qualification e.g. NASENCO
• Are passionate about education and inclusion.
• Would like the opportunity to lead provision outside of a mainstream environment.
• Are ready to develop their leadership skills within a school.
• Can effectively manage the SEND provision in partnership with the Headteacher.

EPIC benefits of working for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

At Great Oaks College:

We are committed to each and every one of our students, providing specialist support tailored to each individual’s unique needs and helping all students achieve their full potential. Children often come to our school with negative perceptions of the education system, having experienced repeated rejection. We are dedicated to turning their experience of learning into a positive one.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.