Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 January 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 January 2025

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

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Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): This is a full time post, working Monday - Friday every week.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 - M6

Additional allowances

SEN payment will apply to this post

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working as part of our Inclusion Team, the successful candidate will have high expectations of what all children can achieve. Regardless of barriers, they will believe that all children will thrive if given appropriate support.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience as a SENDCO but will definitely need extensive experience of working successfully to support pupils with special educational needs. They will hold or be willing to take, The National Award for SEN Co-ordination. This will form a large part of the CPD and support for personal growth in the role. In addition, there will be support from within the Inclusion Team and the wider Senior Leadership Team.

The key features of the role include:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEN policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability.
  • Advising on a graduated approach to providing SEN Support.
  • Liaising with parents of children with SEN.
  • Liaising with other schools, external professionals and independent or voluntary bodies and being a key point of contact with external agencies.
  • Liaising with potential next providers of education to ensure that pupils and their parents are informed about options and a smooth transition is planned.
  • Working with the Headteacher and school governors to ensure that the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.
  • Monitoring and evaluating provision and progress.
  • Working with staff supporting them to try a variety of teaching approaches with students in their class with SEN needs.
  • Delivering intervention sessions to individuals or small groups.

What the school offers its staff

The school has a strong sense of purpose and is committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high -quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are proud of our school community and believe that we can offer something different, challenging and exciting for staff coming to join us.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and be aware that written references will be taken up at shortlisting stage, prior to interview.

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About Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
623 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
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Email address
suzanne.prior@sfh.lincs.sch.uk
Phone number
01522 520359
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Sir Francis Hill Primary School is a thriving local community primary school which prides itself on providing a varied, fun and engaging curriculum. Our goal is that every child is able to learn, achieve and success to the very best of their ability and thereby reach their own potential.

Arranging a visit to Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email suzanne.prior@sfh.lincs.sch.uk.

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