SENDCO
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bristol, BS11 9LGDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
29 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 days a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS6
Additional allowances
SEN TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint a kind, compassionate and dedicated Sendco to our fantastic team. This is a non-teaching position for 2 days a week (days can be flexible). You will be a member of our Wider Leadership Team and work closely with the Pastoral Lead to provide every child with the chance to flourish and prosper within our school.
This role will require experience working with a wide range of special educational needs and preferably having already had some experience of the role of a SENDCO or working alongside an experienced SENDCO.
We are looking for:
- Strong organisational skills
- The ability to work well with our families
- Passion for inclusive teaching and learning.
- The ability to work well with outside agencies
- A trauma informed approach
- A thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
- Have or willing to work towards the National Award for Senco (NASENCO)
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We are working to becoming an Eco-Friendly school and strongly believe in our sustainability plan.
Safeguarding StatementAvonmouth Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.Applyfavorite_borderSave
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the right candidate:
- A supportive environment that values everyone’s contributions
- A supportive leadership team
- Happy and engaged children
- Enrolment in the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Tailored career progression through performance management;
- Flu vaccination offer and access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme.
- Free onsite parking
- School that is close to the Park and Ride and Avonmouth Train station
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- The chance to be part of a friendly, inclusive staff
- A supportive leadership team.
- Wellbeing package through Education Mutual.
- A work/life balance with many staff working flexibly.
- Pay the ‘Bristol Real Living Wage’’
Safeguarding Statement:
Further details about the role
In addition to the
responsibilities of class teacher and the
school teachers’ pay and conditions document you will also undertake the
following duties and responsibilities.
Responsible to: Deputy Headteacher
Purpose of the post:
In addition to the responsibilities under the teaching standards and those set out in teachers’ pay and conditions document you will also undertake the following duties and responsibilities.
Overall responsibility:
§ To lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality SEND provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils.
§ To model effective teaching, to coach and train colleagues and to teach, as appropriate, across the school.
§ To keep all aspects of paperwork including records, applications for EHCPs and policies up-to-date and actioned as appropriate
§ To liaise with parents, the safeguarding team and other professionals when required.
Responsibilities of the post:
Implement school’s SEND Policy and school offer
Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of all pupils in the school with SEND
Secure relevant services for pupils where necessary
Perform annual reviews
Support teachers to write Pupil Provision Plan Targets/
Create provision maps for all children on the SEND register.
Set targets for raising achievement among all pupils with SEND
Complete funding applications as appropriate
Having an overview of vulnerable groups and how strategies can support further development
Promoting inclusion
Leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others
Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with SEND
Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils’ ability to work independently
Develop understanding of learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among pupils
Support staff with planning for and supporting children within the class
Accountability for leading, managing and developing a subject or Curriculum area or pupil development across the curriculum
Manage and co-ordinate the teaching of SEND within the school
Disseminate good practice in SEND across the school
Set up systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing SEND
Update the headteacher and governing body on the effectiveness of provision for pupils with SEND
Attend consultation evenings and keep parents informed about their child’s progress
Collect and interpret assessment data
Establish, maintain and review school’s SEND policy
Management responsibility
Support all staff to recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities to pupils with SEND
Undertake and co-ordinate training for support and teaching staff to learn about SEND
Resources/Administration
Identify resources needed and advise the head teacher of priorities for expenditure
Other
Liaise with other schools to ensure continuity of support and learning when transferring pupils with SEND
Develop links with governors, other LAs and neighbouring schools
This job description sets out the key outcomes required.
It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieved these outcomes.
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
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About Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jackie.hall@bristol-schools.uk
- Phone number
- 01179030280
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School & Nursery is situated in Avonmouth village and welcomes children from Nursery through to Year Six. Please take a look through the information on the website. We are extremely proud of our school and are delighted to celebrate the successes and achievements of all members of our school community.
We have high expectations for all the children in our school, both academically and behaviourally, and strive to meet the needs of every child.
Arranging a visit to Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jackie.hall@bristol-schools.uk.
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