SENDCo

We are seeking a SENDCo with the drive, imagination and energy to deliver excellence. The post is a substantive appointment in terms of enhancing and ensuring the positive life chances for our pupils with SEND through success and achievement. There is much work to be done in this area and so evidence of impact in your previous roles is essential.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils having special educational needs in a diverse school setting and would be expected to work towards the SENDCo qualification should they be successful after the initial first year in post.

The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice lies at the heart of Wanstead High School’s SEND Policy and sets out the processes and procedures that we follow to meet the needs of our pupils. The Code describes a graduated approach which recognises that children learn in different ways and can have different kinds of SEND and has a focus on quality first teaching. In addition, intervention and care both internally and externally through support, can be put in place to help overcome the difficulties that a child may have. 

At Wanstead High School we strive to achieve aspirational outcomes and provision for our children and young people, set within a culture of inclusion and high expectations.

We currently have 40 pupils with EHCPs. We have 815 TA hours as quantified provision on Education Health and Care Plans. 32 out of 40 of our EHCP pupils qualified for top up funding as they have over 18 hours TA support with most having 20-25 hours. HLTAs support with managing the team of TAs and are allocated to year groups and specialist areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bright and innovative individual to support our SEND Inclusion Strategy. The SENDCo will lead a team of inclusion staff on various interventions, assessments and processes, promoting best practice and establishing an aspirational culture. Candidates must have a wide knowledge of SEMH needs as this is a growing area where pupils need support.

There is a wide pastoral team, including a counsellor and a mentor, as well as a wide range of external support, that work closely with the SEND area.

As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Friday 22 November 2024 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk. 

Interview dates TBC.

Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.

If you would like to speak to the Headteacher regarding this post, or to visit the school, or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).