SENDCO
Gladstone Park Primary School, London, NW10 1LB12 days remaining to apply
Closing date
8 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary dependant on experience (MPS - UPS) with SEND allowance
SENDCO job summary
To lead, manage, develop and maintain high-quality special educational needs provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils.
Inclusion at Anthem
As a trust, we have an ambitious Inclusion Strategy which sets out our vision for Inclusion further. One exciting element of this is our commitment to developing our relational approach across our schools. This year all of our schools are undertaking training with the Thrive Approach which will further embed our practice in trauma-informed, developmentally based provision.
Overall responsibilities
The SENCO, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:
Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability (SEND)
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
Main duties
Strategic direction and development of SEND provision in the school
With the support of, and working with, the Headteacher / Senior Leadership Team (SLT) the SENCO will:
Contribute to a positive and inclusive whole school ethos that promotes excellent outcomes for pupils with SEND
Ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, Children’s Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015
Develop a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEND across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision
Ensure the Anthem Trust SEND policy is implemented effectively within the school
Develop, implement and monitor strategic SEND plans that are reflected in the Academy Improvement Plan
Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils
Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools or settings to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of educational provision for pupils with SEND
Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and advise the Headteacher on making effective use of resources to ensure value for money
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives which may affect the school’s policy and practice
Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEND
Provide regular information to SLT and governors on the effectiveness of SEN provision and outcomes
Operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of provision
Support early and accurate identification and assessment of special educational needs
Maintain an accurate SEN register
Work in partnership with parents and families who have a child with SEN
Advise on the graduated approach to SEN support
Ensure the cycle of Assess, Plan Do review is used to inform provision and meet individual needs
Co-ordinate additional provision that meets the pupils’ needs, and monitor its effectiveness
Coordinate the use of a Provision Map (Edukey or equivalent) and ensure it is being used effectively to develop individual learning plans and record, track and monitor the effectiveness of interventions
Support person-centred approaches, involving pupils and parents in all aspects of SEN provision
Be aware of the provision in the Local Authorities local offer
Work with early years/feeder primary providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies and be a key point of contact for external agencies
Work in partnership with the pupil, parents and other professionals to ensure the needs of pupils with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans are fully met and meet statutory requirements
Support transition at all stages for pupils with SEN
Ensure records of pupils with SEN are kept up to date
Leading and managing staff
Advise and contribute to all aspects of effective SEND continuing professional development for staff (including leading training and coaching)
Establish opportunities for staff to review the needs, progress and targets of pupils with SEN
Where the role involves line management:
Lead and manage teaching assistants working with pupils with SEND
Lead staff appraisals and review staff performance on an ongoing basis
Teaching and learning
Support staff to implement inclusive Quality First Teaching (QFT) for all pupils with SEN
Collect and analyse assessment data on SEN to demonstrate progress and inform practice
Implement intervention groups for pupils with SEN, and evaluate their effectiveness
Support subject leaders to implement a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum in line with Anthem’s curriculum vision for SEND
Promote the pupil’s inclusion in the school community and access to extra-curricular activities
Ensure appropriate Access Arrangements are in place, to support pupil need in public examinations, and all paperwork submitted correctly
Additional responsibilities and general requirements
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct
Show commitment to the school, promote an inclusive ethos and equal opportunities for all in the school community, opposing strongly any form of discrimination
Attend and participate in relevant training sharing the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues
Participate in the school’s appraisal and professional development scheme, ensuring that objectives are set and met within the agreed time-scale
Undertake any professional duties commensurate with the grade of the post, reasonably delegated to him/her by the Headteacher
Network and share good practice with other Anthe Trust SENCos
This job description will be supported by the school improvement plan which will identify key distinct tasks and responsibilities for this role in the school year. These will be derived from ongoing school self-evaluation and other local/national priorities. The postholder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding procedures.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Gladstone Park Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, local governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Gladstone Park Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 676 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Gladstone Park Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Gladstone Park Primary is an ambitious, friendly school in the heart of Brent, North London.
We are a 3 form entry school who serve a rich and diverse community.
We aim to ensure that all children receive an exciting, relevant curriculum which fosters a life-long love of learning. We whole-heartedly promote a stimulating and positive learning environment where all our children feel happy, safe and valued as individuals.
At Gladstone Park we strive to enable all children to maximise their potential and develop as confident, resilient and emotionally literate individuals, fully prepared for their future life, ready to seize opportunities and able to contribute meaningfully to the wider community.
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