SENDCo (Full time/Part time)
Burton Church of England Primary School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7JY12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
28 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: This post is 3.5 days a week but there is flexibility for the post to be full time for the right candidate with the right skill set. We would like the DSL role to also be incorporated into this post if full time.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main pay scale/UPS with relevant experience + SEND allowance
Additional allowances
SEND allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a qualified teacher with experience of SEND in school, a track record of providing high quality support and preferably the SENDCo Accreditation to become our new SENDCO and part of our SLT.
This post is currently 3.5 days a week but there is flexibility for the post to be up to fulltime for the right candidate with the right skill set. We would like the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) role to also be incorporated into this post if full time. Additional hours may also include some class teaching across the school.
The SENDCO element of the role would be a minimum of 3 days out of class to carry out the SENDCo/Inclusion/Pastoral care responsibilities. It is very important to us that we meet the needs of each individual child and work in close partnership with their families. We have established a very successful pastoral team including ELSA, Thrive practitioners and a fulltime Pastoral Support Worker who the new SENDCo will lead and support.
The role would involve:
- Delivering 1-1/group interventions
- Supporting the management of pupil behaviour
- Development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work
- Liaising with parents and outside agencies in support of pupil’s needs
- Preparation and collation of assessment and review documents for external support and referrals
- Providing support and advice to teaching and support staff to enable them to cater for the needs of those with SEND
- Promoting inclusion as our Pupil Premium Champion
- Supporting and leading our Dolphins provision and Thrive interventions
- Ensuring the progression and development of all pupils in line with the SEN code of practice and school policies and procedures
- Being part of our SLT and supporting the development of strategic plans and monitoring our progress as a school.
It may also include:
- DSL role with the support of 3 DDSLs and the PSW
- Class teaching on an agreed cover basis for PPA or subject leader support
- In summary we are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils
- Is creative and imaginative in planning learning experiences to support children;
- Is willing and enthusiastic to be involved in school life;
- Is able to be flexible and use their initiative within the working day;
Has excellent inter-personal skills and is able to work effectively with colleagues and parents.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Happy, well-behaved children;
- A friendly, supportive staff team;
- An inclusive school with ambition.
Further details about the role
We are an average sized primary school in the village of Burton, Christchurch. We have around 300 pupils who are taught in mixed year groups, each phase having 3 classes. Our lively school is a central part of our local community and our Christian values of friendship, compassion and reverence are evident on a day to day basis.
The children are enthusiastic and eager to learn. We are passionate about our pupils thriving and achieving and our SEND team is crucial in helping our children to achieve and continue to make excellent progress. We are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all our children and families. Our children and staff are hardworking, caring and friendly. We are well resourced in terms of support staff and have developed high quality provision to meet the social and emotional needs of our pupils and families.
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
Please complete the online application.
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About Burton Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 323 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@burtonpri.dorset.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 482588
We are an average sized primary school in the village of Burton, Christchurch. We have around 300 pupils who are taught in mixed year groups, each phase having 3 classes. We are well resourced in terms of support staff and have developed high quality provision to meet social and emotional needs of our pupils and families.
Arranging a visit to Burton Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@burtonpri.dorset.sch.uk.
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