Overview and Responsibilities
SENDCo
Location: Effingham, SurreyContract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £34,398 - £52,490 per year (M1 – UPS3 Fringe)**Plus £5,000 Welcome bonus For Qualified Teacher*Hours: 40 hours per week - Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.45pm. Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pmStart date: As soon as possible
Aurora Poppyfield School
Join our dedicated team at Poppyfield School, where we support students aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) through a nurturing and inclusive approach. We empower our young people to access the national curriculum in a way that works for them and to achieve meaningful vocational qualifications by the time they leave school.
We’re seeking a dedicated SENCo to join our school, to deliver high quality teaching and learning to our students.
Key Duties:
* Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities in accordance with each pupil EHCP and their defined SEN-D assessment.
* Overseeing the day-to day operation of a school’s special education policy.
* In relation to each pupils EHCP and defined SEN-D assessment, coordinate and deploy the school’s provision with regard to its policies, staffing and resources.
* Communicate with parents/carers, school employees, other agencies, and local authorities on the progress of pupils and the effectiveness of intervention and support strategies.
* Ensure that there is an integrated approach to schools SEN provision generally and for specific pupils, incorporating the deployment of staff, including therapist, resources, strategies and the types of support and intervention.
* Exercise a key role in advising and assisting the Head teacher with the strategic development of SEN policy and provision, including reviewing, and formulating policies.
* Carry out safeguarding duties as required.
* Lead and manage the schools therapy offer.
* Prepare information and carry out annual statutory reviews or specific case conferences.
* Promote best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the school through inset and CPD for new teachers.
* To keep abreast of developments in SEN (e.g., research, changes to the law) and inform SLT and Head where appropriate.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Aurora Rowan School when required, Please see the link below for our full job description:.
Job Description - SENDCo
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
* QTS or QTLS is essential.
Desirable Qualifications
* Accredited training in specific areas of special education, e.g. Autism, Dyslexia etc.
* Management/leadership qualification
* NPQSL/H/SENDCo or willingness to achieve within 2 years
* SENDCO/Access Arrangement Assessor qualifications preferred, or the desire to acquire these.
Essential Experience
* Proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or special needs environment.
* Experience of holding responsibility for and turning policy into effective and successful practice.
* Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.
* Effective team management and working collaboratively and effectively with others.
* Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences though a range of different mediums.
* Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution
* Effective relationships working successfully with a range of external agencies
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you.
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
* Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
* Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
* Enhanced Annual Leave
* Company Sick Pay
* Enhanced Pension
* Life Assurance
24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
* Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
* Online tools and resources
Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!(*Terms apply)
* Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% aft