SENDCO

SENDCO

A dedicated school based in Crawley are looking for an experienced SENDCO to implement the policies and provisions that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEN or disabilities. The SENDCO will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Benefits of working as an SENDCO:

• Ensuring all children have access to the curriculum in a safe and successful learning environment.
• Preparing children who are most in need for their life, helping them to be successful, get a job and ultimately live independently one day.
• Oversea pupils overcome obstacles and work hard to make progress.
• Build strong relationships with the children you are teaching so you can really make a difference in their lives.

Responsibilities of an SENDCO:

• Have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision using agreed methodologies.
• Report termly on SEND provision to SLT and issue reports to Directors.
• Strategic overview of all Annual Reviews and transition/destinations reports.
• Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability Ensure the SEN Policy is put into practice, and that the objectives of this policy are reflected in the school development Plan.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives which may affect the school's policy and practice.
• Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and propose changes to make use of funding more effective.

Requirements of an SENDCO:

• QTS with a minimum teaching experience of 2 years.
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment [note: this is a requirement under the SEND Code of Practice]
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Understanding of what makes 'quality first' teaching, and of effective intervention strategies.
• Ability to plan, evaluate and record-keeping skills.

Interviews are commencing immediately, apply today to ensure you do NOT miss out!