SENDCO
Judith Kerr Primary School, London, SE24 9JE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Sept 2025 or Jan 2026
Closing date
1 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS-UPS + SEND allowance (dependant on previous experience)
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.
The SENDCo, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:
Determine the strategic development of special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) policy and provision in the school
Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND 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 dutiesStrategic direction and development of SEND provision in the school
With the support of, and working with, the Headteacher / Senior Leadership Team (SLT) the SENDCo 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, in line with the Anthem Trust Education and Inclusion strategies, 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 pupils with SEND
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 SEND provision and outcomes
Operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of provision
Support early and accurate identification and assessment of special educational needs
Maintain an accurate SEND register
Work in partnership with parents and families who have a child with SEND
Advise on the graduated approach to SEND support
Ensure the cycle of Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) is used to inform provision and meet individual needs
Co-ordinate additional provision that meets students’ 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, relational approaches, involving pupils and parents in all aspects of SEND 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 students, parents and other professionals to ensure the needs of students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are fully met and meet statutory requirements
Support transition at all stages for pupils with SEND
Ensure records of pupils with SEND 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 SEND
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), adapting teaching as necessary, to ensure every student is included in all aspects of learning.
Collect and analyse assessment data on SEND to demonstrate progress and inform practice
Implement intervention groups for pupils with SEND, 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 students’ 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 Anthem Trust SENDCos
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
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Judith Kerr Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Judith Kerr Primary School website
School location
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