Special Education Needs coordinator (SENCo)
Wodensfield Primary School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1PWThis job expired on 12 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
12 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: • Start date: 01.09.23 • Fixed term until 31.08.24 • Maternity cover • SENCo • Main scale + TLR2b • Closing date 12th June 2023 • Interviews week beginning 26th June 2023
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main scale
Additional allowances
TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated SENCo to be part of our team.
You should be committed and willing to work in a caring and safe environment whilst reflecting the school’s priority of placing pupils at the heart of all it does.
As a SENCo, you will be responsible for the implementation of strategies and policies related to SEN and inclusion, as well as developing and adapting these strategies in response to the needs of the school and its students. You will work closely with all pupils with additional needs, ensuring they are receiving sufficient support, as well as liaising with external agencies, staff, parents, and carers to ensure that EHCPs are being adhered to. As SENCo, you willalso be responsible for providing CPD to train staff in supporting pupils with SEN, as well as assisting teachers with developing schemes of work to ensure they are effectively differentiated. In order for this role to be fulfilled effectively, the successful candidate will not be class based.
To be eligible for this SENCo role, you must have recent experience working as a SENCo, or a similar role supporting children with special educational needs. You must also have QTS, and have extensive experience working within a school setting. Ideally, you will hold a middle management qualification, although this is not essential. It is important that you have a deep knowledge of SEN and SEMH and how to support learners with additional needs, as well as strong behaviour management skills and experience working with outside agencies.You will beworkingalongside other professionals to provide the best possible outcomes for pupils and taking an active part in all aspects of school life.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Wodensfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Wodensfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 476 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Wodensfield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- l.griffiths@wodensfield.org
Wodensfield is a large primary in the heart of Wednesfield. In our last OFSTED we were rated Good.
We pride ourselves on being a great place for everyone to learn. As a school we believe that all children need to learn in a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment. At Wodensfield we aim to bring learning to life both inside and outside the classroom.
Arranging a visit to Wodensfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.griffiths@wodensfield.org.
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