We would consider just a 0.5 SENDCo for the right candidate, if you are interested please indicate on the application form.
SENDCo Job Description
Strategic direction and development
· To interact on a professional level with all colleagues and establish and maintain good working relationships which will promote the development and effective delivery of the school curriculum and maximise children's achievement
· Support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the school's policies and developments and analyse their impact on all pupils on the SEND register
. Use pupil data from a variety of sources effectively and proficiently in order to evaluate progress and set/agree SMART targets for improvements;
· Raise standards of individual pupil achievement and ensure that good attainment is maintained by providing a model of high quality teaching;
· Ensure that parents are well informed about the curriculum, targets, individual pupils' progress and achievement;
· Develop and maintain good, working, professional relationships with parents, outside agencies and the local community e.g. educational psychologists, speech and language therapists.
· Develop strategic plans in specified areas of responsibility, in order to bring rapid improvements
· Contribute to the development of a broad and rich curriculum which meets the needs of the range of pupils in the school.
· Play a significant part in School Improvement planning process.
Learning and teaching
· Work with school leaders to complete and teach individual pupil plans where pupils have specific needs.(EHCP)
· Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils on the SEND register;
· Monitor learning and teaching activities in terms of meeting the needs of all pupils on the SEND register;
· Identify, teach and model 'learning to learn' skills that will develop pupils' ability to work independently;
· Lead by example as a teacher and as a leader, achieving high standards of pupil attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective teaching.
· Support class teachers and subject leaders in the development and implementation of curricular initiatives to support all pupils on the SEND register.
· Work with staff in selecting and ordering appropriate books, materials and equipment within an agreed budget.
· Ensure parity in terms of the quality of provision for children with SEND across the school and the curriculum;
· Liaise with other schools and providers to ensure continuity of support and learning when transferring vulnerable pupils.
Assessment and recording
· Ensure challenging and realistic targets are set for raising achievement among pupils with SEND;
· Collect, analyse and interpret assessment data including data from specialist assessments;
· Set up systems for identifying, assessing, evaluating quality and reviewing provision for pupils with SEND;
· Analyse key school performance data, ensuring priorities are appropriate and improvement in standards is promoted.
· Update the head teacher and governing body on the effectiveness of provision for all pupils on the SEND register
· Develop understanding within the school community of learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among pupils with SEND;
· Attend termly and annual review meetings and ensure parents/carers are kept informed about their child's progress and are involved in decision making
· Review the education, health and care plans (EHCP) with parents carers and the pupil.
· Ensure if the pupil transfers to another school, all relevant information is conveyed to it, and support a smooth transition for the pupil.
Leadership
· Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEND or a disability.
· Ensure all members of staff recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities to pupils with special educational needs;
· Line manage teaching assistants providing 1-1 support for individual pupils;
· Coach and develop staff to maximise impact on effective teaching and learning through the lens of SEND.
· Develop and deliver high quality CPD for staff in meeting the needs of pupils with SEN across the school;
· Identify resources needed to meet the needs of vulnerable pupils and advise the head teacher of priorities for expenditure;
· Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with members of the Governing body.
· Promote pupil's inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities and extra-curricular activities.
· Work with the designated teacher for Looked After Children, where a looked after pupil has SEN or a disability.
· Work with other SENDCo in the Trust to share, learn and promote best practice
· Work with the Headteacher to secure improvement through performance management, taking responsibility for performance management of identified staff, where appropriate
Standards and quality assurance
· Identify underperformance and staff not adhering to the Code of Practice and work with staff to develop them in order for them to be successful.
· Support the aims and ethos of the School;
· Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance;
· Attend and participate in open evenings, parent/teacher consultations meetings and performances;
· Uphold the school's behaviour code and uniform regulations;
· Attend, lead (where appropriate) and actively contribute during staff meetings;
Maintenance of Professional Standards
. Have completed National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (PG Certificate) or be willing to undertake the NQP for SEN.
· Keep fully aware of educational and other appropriate developments whether national or local, and assess their impact on and implications for the School;
· Ensure the highest standards of professional conduct and confidentiality at all times, and in particular when with other staff of the School;
· Ensure the development and maintenance of a team culture that enables all members of the staff to be effective in their respective roles;
· Ensure the development and maintenance of a collaborative culture based on openness and honesty which demonstrates integrity towards the aims of the School.
· Support staff to meet personal and professional targets.
Teacher Job Description
This job description is to be performed in accordance with the attached provisions of the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document and within the range of duties set out in that document so far as relevant to the post-holder's title and salary grade. The full document is available for inspection on the DFE website.
Teaching and Learning
1. Provide creative and imaginative learning experiences for pupils through teaching that is at least good and often outstanding, liaising with the class teacher to provide a seamless experience.
2. Liaise with colleagues to plan and deliver a personalised curriculum that meets the need of all pupils underpinned by the Curriculum stage expectations.
3. Work alongside teaching assistants and the Inclusion Manager to meet the needs of all children.
4. Set targets for pupil attainment levels and share with parents in line with the school policy.
5. Set work for absent pupils as required by the Headteacher.
6. Demonstrate good practice in the area of responsibility, being an exemplar to others.
Assessing and reporting
1. Plan observations to assess pupil progress and record using IT systems.
2. Record pupil achievements through positive verbal feedback, marking work, providing targets and feedback in line with school policy.
3. Share lesson evaluations with colleagues in the Year group and Teaching Assistants to create well planned, targeted learning provision for all pupils.
4. Report to parents in written form in line with school policy. In addition, discuss pupils progress at other times verbally e.g., at parents' evenings, informally if parents or you are concerned, or at SEN consultation meetings.
5. Work within the Code of Practice relating to Special Educational Needs in line with school policy.
Leadership and Management
1. Support the Headteacher and other Senior Leaders.
2. Lead the (subject area to be agreed), including managing the relevant budgets.
3. Be innovative and creative in leadership, continuing to keep oneself up to date in teaching and leadership areas through personal research, networking and actively taking part in staff development activities, leading CPD for others in line with SDP and relevant action plans.
4. Provide support and guidance for others within the area of responsibility.
5. Monitor standards in your areas of responsibility, providing written or verbal reports to the Headteacher and Governors as required. Feedback to other staff so they understand what they need to do to improve. Review progress for impact of initiatives.
Standards and Quality Assurance
1. To fulfil the moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
2. Support the aims and ethos of the school.
3. Set a good example in terms of punctuality and attendance.
4. Attend and participate in events such as open evenings, induction events and pupil's performances.
5. Actively support school policies on uniform and behaviour.
6. Actively engage in continuing professional development, sharing new knowledge and putting it into action in school as appropriate.
7. Participate in team and staff meetings.
8. To actively support the wider school context.
9. Develop links with the Governing Body, Trust Schools, schools within our network and the Local Authority.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £32,916.00-£51,048.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person