SENCO Role
Polaris Education – Becker School and Barraclough School
Full Time: SENCO Role
Basic Salary: £,
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: days at Batley, days at Huddersfield and one day visiting parents/attending meetings.
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so, Polaris Community could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SENCO to join our growing team covering both schools in West Yorkshire area: Barraclough Hall and Becker School that are miles apart. You will spend at least two days at each school on a weekly basis. You will lead SEND provision with strong knowledge of local offer and play a key role in supporting integration and transitions. You will work closely with families, local authorities, and a wide range of external partners ensuring timely and suitable response to consultations and referrals, conduct annual reviews and lead on assessments and interventions. You will also contribute to safeguarding practices, act as designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) fulfil as Designated teacher and ensure that pupils’ needs are identified early and supported effectively through trauma- informed practice. This is an exciting time to join us as we further grow our Senior Leadership Team.
About the Schools
Becker School is located in Batley, Wakefield and is registered to support up to children from age to and Barraclough School located in Edgerton, Huddersfield supports up to. Across our schools we support children with a range of diagnoses including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), trauma-related issues, anxiety, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), as well as Communication and Interaction, Cognition, and specific learning needs.
Our aim is to provide a learning environment where children can thrive, feel supported, safe and are then able to leave school happy with relevant experiences and outcomes to enable them to contribute to the wider community.
We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over years. Within the Polaris Community, we have Twelve SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We’re also 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 in the school
2. Aid in the designing and delivering of extra interventions to reduce the attainment gaps
3. Assess and monitor the progress of pupils in line with their EHCP’s, hold annual reviews
4. Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
5. Attend multi agency meetings and lead on Early Help referral
6. Hold the designated teacher position for looked after children, attending meetings
7. Liaising alongside the Head Teacher, Tutor, Class Teachers and parents to support individual learning plans
8. Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provisions to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
9. Maintain accurate records
10. Provide support to colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and positive behaviour management techniques around individual children
11. Oversee and preparing annual reviews
12. Work closely with the Tutors to ensure that the appropriate professionals are involved with the pupil’s development and mental health needs
13. Be aware of the provision in the local offer
14. Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies
15. Be a key point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority
16. Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability
17. Implement and lead intervention groups for pupils with SEN, and evaluate their effectiveness
18. Co-ordinate provision that meets the pupil’s needs, and monitor its effectiveness
19. Secure relevant services for the pupil
20. Communicate regularly with parents or carers
21. Ensure that if the pupil transfers to or from another school, all relevant information is conveyed to it, and supports a smooth transition for the pupil
22. Promote the pupil’s inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities, and extra-curricular activities
23. Work with the Head Teacher and Tutor, assisting in transitions and consultations
24. Cover classes where appropriate during Teacher absence
Requirements
25. Qualified Teacher Status
26. National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete the new NPQ for SENCOs
27. Previous involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
28. Previous experience of teaching in an Autism/SEMH School
29. Experience in conducting training/leading INSET
30. Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Conduct
31. Committed to professional development and possess willing to learn
What we offer
32. A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
33. A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
34. 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
35. A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes
36. Being part of an exciting journey and Growth of new schools
37. Being part of a passionate, diverse and motivated team where the child is at the centre of everything we do