SENDCo

PERMANENT POST

MPS/UPS TLR2a +SEN 1

As SENDCo at Settlebeck, you will be an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Working closely with staff, parents and other appropriate professionals, the main purpose of the role is to apply your leadership skills to guide other teachers with delivering a provision to raise education achievements for SEND pupils.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a Class Teacher, the SENDCo will be required to:

• Be aware of different learning difficulties and disabilities which are classified as SEND, providing equity to each child depending on their own individual needs.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the school's SEND strategy and policy.
• Carry out assessments of pupils with SEND to identify needs and monitor progress - including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents.
• Work with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans.
• Build rapports with the pupils to set personalised education, health and care (EHC) plans, which include social and academic targets.
• Provide termly updates on pupil progress through written reports.
• Chair annual reviews to provide relevant agencies with updates on the pupils' progression towards targets.
• Develop learning resources to help with pupils' development, including sensory and visual to improve fine motor skills.
• Support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom.
• Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school within local authorities and health care services, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.
• Provide advice and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEND and offer further guidance if needed.
• Manage and advise on resources for SEN provision.
• Develop and maintain systems for keeping pupil records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Analyse school, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Keep up to date with national and local policies including the code of practice related to SEND and cascade information to colleagues.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be:

• An outstanding teacher, able to model and inspire excellence throughout the school community and work collaboratively with the leadership team, the staff and governing body.
•  A clear, strategic leader who is extremely organised and is able to coordinate and lead meetings with a range of parties.
• An innovative and strategic thinker with the commitment, drive and ability to add value to a committed leadership team.
• An excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• A dedicated and committed individual who has high expectations of themselves, the staff and the pupils.
• Willing to undertake the NPQ for SENCOs.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.