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SENDCO with a TLR 2A Allowance

Ecclesfield Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9UD

This job expired on 21 February 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 May 2025

• Closing date

  21 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 February 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.65 FTE Currently flexible on days of the week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M6
• Additional allowances:

  UPS 1-3 +TLR 2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

The children, staff and governors of Ecclesfield Primary School are seeking to appoint a SENDCO to start in May 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of our two-form entry primary school situated on the outskirts of Sheffield. This post is suitable for an experienced qualified SENDCO or an experienced teacher who is keen to become a SENDCO and study for the mandatory SENDCO qualification.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Drive improvement in provision and outcomes for children and champion inclusion across all year groups
• Successfully implement the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (September 2014)
• Ensure that pupils with additional needs and SEND are targeted and supported through effective provision, and their progress closely monitored
• Work with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and SLT to undertake appropriate data analysis to support this process and support class teachers with the same
• Support colleagues and lead professional development, through example, support and INSET, drawing on external expertise where necessary
• Ensure that ECTS are adequately supported in responding to pupils with SEND
• Work with SLT to develop plans of support and intervention, leading to effective programmes and support class teachers and teaching assistants in the implementation of these

• Develop systems for colleagues to monitor and record progress made by pupils with SEND towards the achievement of outcomes set in pupil support plans and Education and Health Care Plans.
• Review Education and Health Care plans and support plans with parents, pupils and teachers and agree and communicate new outcomes.

• Work with parents to develop an understanding of a range of SEND needs and strategies which can be used to support pupils.
• Work with external agencies to add evidence towards Education and Health Care Plans in preparation for request to assess.
• Apply for additional funding and support, organise and chair reviews where necessary regarding EHCPs.
• Manage the budget allocation, taking into consideration clearly identified priorities
• Act as effective line-manager for teaching assistants

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils who are keen to learn
• A professional, friendly team of staff
• The opportunity to play a significant role in the future development of the school
• The potential to develop as a school leader within a supportive leadership team
• Supportive parents with a strong sense of community
• A committed Governing Body
• The opportunity to work in the established partnership with Coit Primary

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Ecclesfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description SENCO.pdf - 117 KB (opens in new tab)

SENCO with TLR Job Spec.pdf - 19 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ecclesfield Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ecclesfield Primary School website
• Email address: t.lilley@ecclesfield-pri.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142467396
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ecclesfield-primary-school

Ecclesfield Primary is an inclusive school at the heart of an engaged and supportive community. Our broad and balanced curriculum is designed to stimulate creativity and a passion for learning, while also encouraging our children to become resilient, collaborative and confident young people. 

Arranging a visit to Ecclesfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.lilley@ecclesfield-pri.sheffield.sch.uk.

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