We are looking to employ an enthusiatic, passionate and nurturing SENDCo who can excite,engage and inspire our pupils to become confident learners. The ideal candidate will work on a 0.6 contract and will be willing to adapt their hours to suit the needs of the school. The successful candidate will have responsibility in the following key areas: Key Tasks: Put provisions in place to ensure that the progress of pupils with SEN improves during their time at Four Swannes School Ensure that the school carries out it’s statutory responsibilities regarding all pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs/Educational Health and Care Plan. Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils Monitor progress towards targets for all SEN pupils Analyse and interpret relevant school, local and national data Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate their contribution, providing maximum support to ensure continuity of provision Teaching and Learning: Support the identification of and apply the most effective teaching approaches for the individual pupils with SEN Monitoring of teaching quality and pupil achievement Keeping accurate records Collect and interpret specialist assessment data to inform practice Undertake day to day co-ordination of SEN pupil’s provisions through close liaison with staff, parents and external agencies Work with Head Teacher, SLT, Teachers, Tutors and TA’s to ensure all pupils learning is of equal importance and that there are high and realistic expectations of pupils Leading and Managing: Provide professional guidance to staff to secure good teaching for SEN pupils, through both written guidance and meetings Advise on and contribute to the professional development of staff, including whole school INSET provision Provide regular information to the Head Teacher and Governing body on the evaluation of the SEN provision Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources Advise the Head Teacher and Governing body of priorities for deployment of staff, and utilise resources with maximum efficiency Maintain and develop resources, co-ordinate their deployment and monitor their effectiveness in meeting the objectives of school and SEN policies Work with external agencies to maximise resources made available Qualifications/Experience: NASENCO award. QTS or PGCE essential Four Swannes Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. We are required to conduct online searches about all candidates as part of the shortlisting process, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process. Please apply early, as advert may be retracted, if suitable candidate found. All visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact Ms O'Connor to arrange a visit on 01992 763939 or by e-mail, loconnor@fourswannes.herts.sch.uk.