SENCO Polaris Education – Redstone Hall School, Ipswich SENCO
Contract: Full-time, term time only
Salary: £,
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Ipswich
About the School
Located in Ipswich, our new school, which has recently opened, has the capacity for up to pupils and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from to years old with a range of complex needs.
We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional well-being and personal growth.
Our school forms part of the Polaris Community, which has been passionately improving the lives of young people for over years, alongside our growing portfolio of schools across the UK. We’re incredibly proud that % of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role Responsibilities
1. Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision within the school
2. Support the design and delivery of targeted interventions to reduce attainment gaps
3. Assess and monitor the progress of pupils in line with their EHCPs
4. Hold annual reviews
5. Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
6. Attend multi-agency meetings and lead on Early Help
7. Hold the designated teacher role for looked-after children, including attending meetings
8. Liaise with the Headteacher, Tutor, class teachers and parents to support individual learning plans
9. Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and the co-ordination of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability
10. Maintain accurate records
11. Provide support to colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and behaviour management strategies
12. Oversee and prepare annual reviews
13. Work closely with the Tutor to ensure appropriate professionals are involved in pupils’ development and mental health needs
14. Be aware of provision within the local offer
15. Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals and external agencies
16. Act as a key point of contact for external agencies, particularly the local authority
17. Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability
18. Implement and lead intervention groups and evaluate their effectiveness
19. Co-ordinate provision that meets pupils’ needs and monitor its effectiveness
20. Secure relevant services for pupils
21. Communicate regularly with parents and carers
22. Ensure that, when a pupil transfers to or from another school, all relevant information is shared to support a smooth transition
23. Promote pupils’ inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities and extra-curricular activities
24. Work with the Headteacher and Tutor to support transitions and consultations
25. Cover classes where appropriate during teacher absence
26. Teaching commitment (/) with secondary teaching experience, preferably Science
Requirements
27. Qualified Teacher Status
28. National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete the new NPQ for SENCOs
29. Previous involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
30. Previous experience of teaching in an autism/SEMH school
31. Experience in delivering training and leading INSET
32. Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Conduct
33. Committed to professional development and willing to learn
What We Offer
34. A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
35. A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
36. An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision
37. A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes
38. Being part of an exciting journey during the growth of a new school
39. Being part of a passionate, diverse and motivated team where the child is at the centre of everything we do
We encourage candidates to get in touch to arrange a school visit.