SENDCo

Job role

• SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS + TLR2 + SEN 1 or 2 dependant on experience

SENDCo job summary

North Star Academy Trust is a small multi-academy trust that was set up with the ambition to improve the SEND provision in the South West and provide as many young people as possible with a bespoke, specialist education that is tailored to each individual’s needs. We are a small but growing Trust, we currently consist of four schools including both Primary and Secondary provisions, an Alternative Learning Provision and an Outreach Team.

We have an exciting new opportunity at North Star 82°, we are looking for a dynamic and skilled SENDCo who has experience of providing specialist SEN support to ensure our pupils are offered the best opportunities to maximise their development and outcomes. The role will play a key part in developing confident, ambitious individuals who are emotionally and intellectually equipped for a brighter future. You will work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure outstanding levels of provision.

You will be the Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo) for all statutory purposes, including Annual Reviews, monitoring the quality of SEN support by establishing effective systems to identify and meet the needs of students, whilst ensuring that the systems are coordinated, implemented, evaluated, and regularly reviewed and include acting as the Designated Teacher for Children in Care, attending PEPs and CiC reviews throughout the year and recording relevant data in preparation for these meetings.

We are looking for a teacher with:

• Experience of working with children who have additional social, emotional and/or mental health needs.

• A good knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements of legislation concerning safeguarding, equal opportunities, Health and Safety and SEN.

• A good knowledge and understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and practical application strategies for meeting the special educational needs of students in a mixed ability, SEMH classroom.

• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning styles and how they can be used effectively for individual children.

• Ability to model outstanding practice in the classroom, including teaching, planning and feedback

• Experience of annual reviews and LAC reviews.

• Skills to support and train other staff to meet the needs of pupils with SEMH as well as other needs, e.g., ADHD, ASC.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, the ability to work as part of a team and line manage other staff.

• Skills to lead aspects of the School Improvement Plan and Self Evaluation relating to SEN.

• Resilience and the ability to work under pressure.

• A creative approach with the ability to look at improving ways of working.

We can offer you:

• a friendly, professional and committed team with a strong ethos of working together for the good of our students

• an experienced, supportive senior leadership team and trustees

• a rewarding role supporting the education of vulnerable learners

• training and professional development as required

This is a full time, permanent position. 

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.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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