- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 215 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
SENDCO
More than one location, Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
9 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Pay Scale
Additional allowances
SENDCo Allowance
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.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
What the school offers its staff
Harrowby Church of England Primary School
Harrowby is a happy and caring place where we have high expectations of all our children. Our aim is to ensure that every child’s unique strengths are celebrated and strengthened alongside gaining an excellent academic, social, emotional and physical education.
Our Harrowby motto is: The Heart of Harrowby – Hand in Hand We Learn. We really value the partnership between home and school and see your child’s learning journey through their time with us as a joint venture between all members of our school community.
A strong Christian ethos encourages responsible behaviour and respect for others, in the context of Christian belief and practice. Our five Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. We use these values to be the very best we can be and achieve our potential in an environment where we feel valued, cared for and secure; in an environment that believes in us, and we believe in it.
Visitors are always welcome. Please do not hesitate to arrange a time to visit the school or telephone if there is anything you would like to ask us.
St Wulframs’s National Church of England Primary School
At St Wulfram’s National Church of England Primary School, we value every individual with their own distinctive characters, gifts and abilities. We have at the heart of our work the belief that all children are loved by God and are intrinsically unique. We understand that children learn best when they are safe and happy, and we do our best to promote this. As we learn together in a supportive and nurturing school, we will thrive and be ready to face the challenges of life.
Our school motto is “Aim high believe, fly high achieve”. Working together with parents and carers, we support and promote the spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and academic development of all in the school community. We actively encourage this through our Christian and British values, ensuring that everyone feels empowered to make a positive contribution towards a greater future; to be agents of change
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 are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- gareth.smith@laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01476 564417
School Details
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 57 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gareth.smith@laat.co.uk.
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