Senco - Bedford, United Kingdom - Knowledge Schools Trust

Knowledge Schools Trust

Verified Company

Bedford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Purposes of the post

To support the Headteacher in managing and leading the SEND provisions within school as a member of the Middle Leadership Team.

Professional Duties
A SENDCo has the same professional duties as classroom teachers.

In addition, a SENDCo is required to do the following:

1. Leadership

To assist the Headteacher in planning strategically for future developments in the school and implementing the school's SEND vision and strategy.
To assist the Headteacher in monitoring and improving the quality of the curriculum and teaching and learning across the school for children with SEND.
To play a role in the evaluation, coordination and implementation of the School Development Plan.
To attend Middle Leadership Team meetings and contribute to the work of the team, leading projects where relevant.
To play a full and active part in developing the ethos of the school including leading assemblies
Alongside the Headteacher and Assistant Headteachers, to take responsibility for dealing with the behaviour of children, including lunchtimes.
To promote good staff morale and set an example of professional behaviour for other staff through own conduct while in school.
To teach and support teaching.
To take on additional responsibilities that might arise from time to time.

2. Stakeholders

To foster good relationships between all members of staff, with parents, the governing body, the local community and outside agencies
To attend Governing Body meetings, committee meetings and other community meetings, as appropriate.

3. Specific Tasks

SENDCo

To hold a strategic overview on SEND
To coordinate and support the SEND Team
To manage and develop programmes of work that support students who have special educational needs and require targeted intervention
To maintain, review and adapt SEND tracking and records
To monitor and evaluate the work of the team in order to maximise children's attainment
To work with the class teachers and support staff to develop SEN strategies into the curriculum
To work with class teachers to ensure supported lessons providing differentiated material for all students
To assist staff in the acquisitions and preparation of resources which will facilitate wider inclusion of all students
To promote a safe and secure learning environment
To coordinate liaison with school staff, outside agencies and parents
To line manage SEND support staff
To attend welfare team and ensure actions are carried through
To hold SEND focus groups and listen to the pupil voice and stakeholders
To input into standards meetings
To identify CPD gaps and provide training for staff where appropriate
To liaise with the Headteacher about priorities for the use of resources
To ensure provision for students with SEND is effective and appropriate to their needs
To liaise with nursery and secondary schools for transfer information
To keep up to date with the relevant legislation and policies
To support assessment procedures for SEND pupils
To work with parents to maintain regular contact to keep them informed of their child's need and of their progress, and to maintain positive family support and involvement
To work with staff, students and parents to devise and implement successful support plans

5. Other expectations of the role

Adhere to the School and Trust's Safeguarding Policies.
Work within the school's Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
Work within the school's Health and Safety Policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
Engage actively in the performance review process.
Adhere to policies as set out in the governors and staff handbook.
Comply with the Data Protection Act/ GDPR.
Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.

6. Review and Amendment

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£30,000.00-£46,525.00 per year

Benefits: