Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator

Waterside Academy, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1NZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  1 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35,204.00 - £46,179.00 Monthly MPS3 - UPS2

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator job summary

SENDCo at Waterside Academy

About Waterside Academy

Waterside Academy is a 1-form entry primary school located in Welwyn Garden City. We have classes from Nursery to Year 6 and are committed to providing an exceptional education for all our pupils. Our hardworking and friendly staff team work to ensure our children reach their full potential and well cared for.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional SENDCo to join our dedicated team and contribute to the strategic development of SEND provision across the school. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and making a real difference to the lives of children. We will be happy to consider candidates looking for a full or part time position (minimum 3 days).

As our SENDCo, you will:

• Lead the identification and assessment of pupils with SEND, ensuring barriers to learning are addressed swiftly
• Oversee the implementation of the graduated approach and monitor the quality of SEND provision
• Work closely and build strong relationships with parents, carers and their children
• Liaise with external agencies, and the local authority to ensure a joined-up approach
• Contribute to the development of whole-school policies and practises that promote inclusion
• Support teachers in delivering high-quality, personalised learning for pupils with SEND
• This role will include some teaching and leading a subject

What We Can Offer You

• A supportive and collaborative staff team who are committed to your professional development
• Opportunities to shape the role and make a lasting impact on the lives of our pupils
• Links with other SENDCos in our trust for peer support and guidance
• A commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Requirements

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who meets the following criteria:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• The National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (or willingness to achieve it promptly)
• Proven experience of teaching across the primary age range, including supporting children with SEND
• A clear understanding of the EHCP process and experience of working with external agencies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire
• A strong commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all pupils

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join our caring school community, we want to hear from you!

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact our admin team (admin@waterside.herts.sch.uk) to arrange.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

At least one member of our interview panel will be Safer Recruitment trained.

All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to have two satisfactory references submitted prior to appointment. Please note that shortlisted applicants will be subject to a standard online search, and applicants will be given the opportunity to address any issues of concern at the interview.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 1st October – 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th October

Salary range: MPS3 – UPS2.

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.

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About Waterside Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Waterside Academy website (opens in new tab)
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