SENCo

Location: Harrogate
Position: SENCo
Start Date: September 2024
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience, Negotiable

A high achieving secondary school in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join their team on a permanent basis starting from September 2024. The school is committed to providing an inclusive education environment where all students, including those with special educational needs, can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Requirements:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Must hold QTS with substantial teaching experience.
2. National Award for SEN Coordination: Ideally, candidates will hold the National Award for SEN Coordination or be willing to work towards it.
3. Experience: Proven experience in a SENCo role or significant experience working with students with special educational needs.
4. Knowledge: Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation related to SEN.
5. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the provision for students with special educational needs across the school.
6. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
7. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
8. Commitment to Inclusion: Passionate about promoting inclusion and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education.
9. Safeguarding: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the school's SEND provision, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and support of students with special educational needs.
• Develop and implement effective strategies and interventions to support the progress and achievement of SEN students.
• Coordinate and lead the work of the Learning Support Assistants and other relevant staff.
• Provide training and support for teachers to ensure high-quality teaching and learning for students with SEN.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure effective communication and support for SEN students.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the school's SEN provision and contribute to whole-school improvement planning.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interview.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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