SENDCO 0.6FTE
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4DD24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2027
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6 FTE (0.4FTE SENDCO, 0.2FTE Teaching commitment) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Teacher Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and other senior colleagues, you'll use your leadership skills to manage provision in your school and to provide support to other teachers. You will oversee the day to day operation of the school SEND provision.
You will be responsible for supporting and raising the standards of achievement of children, supporting other staff in raising confidence and competence in this area and ensure that all children have a full entitlement to the National Curriculum.
As a qualified teacher post, this should be read in conjunction with the most recent School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
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.
Evaluate the impact of inclusive teaching and support staff to improve practice.
Provide regular updates on pupil progress through written reports and meetings with Parents.
Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.
Organise and manage statutory reviews/obligations.
Attend CAF/TAC meeting as appropriate.
Provide advice, guidance and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEND.
Support teachers to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEND.
Support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom.
Work closely with the School Leaders and central operations partners to advise on the resources required to deliver value for money SEND provision.
Analyse school, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions, tracking their impacts.
Keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEND and cascade information to colleagues.
In accordance with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document there is a requirement for all teachers to contribute to the development of the school curriculum, teaching methods and their review.
Develop and plan bespoke interventions for students with SEND.
Lead on the development of quality first teaching to support students with SEND.
Coordinate IEP, EHCPs And EPEPs within school.
Be the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.
Coordinate Access Arrangements including gathering evidence.
Overseeing the coordination of the SEND register and SEND files.
Review and complete EHCP consult documents.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
What the school offers its staff
As a Church of England / Methodist primary school within the Diocese of Lincoln, we seek to develop a caring Christian community through our school vision:
‘Inspired by William Waynflete and John Wesley, we have a vision to be an aspirational school delivering excellence in learning by being creative, inclusive and resilient so that we can all serve in God’s world to the best of our ability.’
“She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” (Genesis 16.13).
Our ten school values help us to live out our vision:
Compassion / Forgiveness / Friendship / Hope / Humility / Justice / Peace / Service / Thankfulness / Trust
We are very much a ‘team’ at the Magdalen School; staff, pupils, parents and Governors work closely together to ensure that pupils not only develop their potential but also become responsible and self-motivated members of our community, mature in body, mind and spirit.
Serving God and celebrating the uniqueness of everyone are at the heart of our ethos. Through encouraging strong, positive, supportive relationships, we aim to create a genuine balance between the highest academic standards and personal growth, providing everyone with opportunities to ‘do the best they can’ and ‘be the best they can be’.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England/Methodist, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 165 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- enquiries@magdalen.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01754 880371
Arranging a visit to The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@magdalen.laat.co.uk.
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