The Governors, staff and children at Gosford Park Primary School are seeking to appoint an innovative, highly driven and motivated SENDCo join our school family. This role could be a 0.6 SENDCo only role or a full time role with some Teaching cover.
We offer a friendly and supportive school environment, a forward thinking and creative place to work, a fantastic, diverse community of children, families and staff who all share the same values of our school, ‘One Community, Many Cultures; Growing and Learning Together’. A commitment to your professional development.
Role Overview
The SENDCo is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and day‑to‑day coordination of the school’s SEND provision ensuring that all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress and receive high‑quality, inclusive education.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership - Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school. Contribute to whole‑school improvement planning as a member of the leadership team (where applicable). Ensure the school complies with statutory SEND requirements and relevant legislation. Promote an inclusive ethos where all pupils’ needs are understood and met.
* Identification and Assessment - Oversee the identification, assessment, and monitoring of pupils with SEND. Maintain and regularly update the SEND register. Coordinate graduated response plans (Assess–Plan–Do–Review).
* Provision and Support - Coordinate appropriate interventions and support strategies for pupils with SEND. Advise and support teachers on Quality First Teaching and adaptive strategies. Monitor the effectiveness and impact of SEND provision and interventions.
* Collaboration and Communication - Work closely with class teachers, teaching assistants, parents/carers, and governors. Act as the key point of contact for external agencies (e.g. Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS, social care). Lead and attend review meetings, including EHCP reviews.
* Staff Development - Provide advice, guidance, and training to staff on SEND‑related matters. Support the deployment, training, and performance of teaching assistants working with SEND pupils.
* Administration and Funding - Ensure accurate and confidential SEND documentation and records are maintained. Contribute to the effective management of SEND budgets and resources. Support applications for EHCPs and additional funding where appropriate.
* Safeguarding - Uphold the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies at all times. Promote the welfare, wellbeing, and safety of all pupils, particularly those who may be more vulnerable.
Person Specification
* Essential - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). National Award for SEND Coordination (or willingness to complete it within statutory timescales). Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive practice. Experience of supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs in a primary setting. Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
* Desirable - Experience as a SENDCo. Experience working with external agencies and the EHCP processes. Understanding of behaviour, social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
General
The SENDCo will carry out duties in accordance with the professional standards for teachers and the school’s policies. Other duties may be required that are appropriate to the role, as directed by the Headteacher. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Equality and Diversity
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under‑represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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