Job Title: SENDCoLocation: Compton, WolverhamptonContract Type: Full-time, PermanentHours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekSalary: £30,000 to £43,266 (M1 - UPS1)Closing Date: 8th May 2024We are currently seeking a SENDCo to join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities based in Wolverhampton.Based in a recently opened provision with a proposed capacity of 80 students aged between 5-19, we are looking for a SENDCo to support with planning, creation and running of this successful ASC provision. The building has been redeveloped into an amazing learning environment with facilities to allow students to access a varied curriculum in a calm and nurturing environment with a team that strives to give every student the confidence and opportunities to achieve.The Role:Your role will be to act as a member of the leadership team to support the SLT and develop the schools Special Education Needs (SEN) provision and have responsibility and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEN pupil achievement. Key duties:
- Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for all pupils ensuring dissemination throughout all staff
- Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of SEN pupils and track AFL data for the purposes of Annual Reviews, PEPs, LAC Reviews, and general School Reporting
- Liaise with other schools to ensure continuity of support and learning when transferring SEN pupils
- Promote best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the school through Inset and CPD for new teachers
- Set targets for raising achievement among all pupils
- Collate and present assessment and performance data and share with staff and other professionals where appropriate
- Set up systems for identifying, reviewing, and monitoring need. This includes the management (chairing) of Annual Reviews for Statements and EHCPs
- Update the Head and SLT on the effectiveness of the provision and delivery of SEN provision
- Keep parents informed about their child's progress through individual meetings and at parents’ evenings
- Provide training opportunities for learning support assistants and teachers to learn about SEN, including whole school Inset
- Identify resources needed to meet the needs of SEN pupils and make recommendations to the Head for appropriate spends
Skills and Experience:
- SENCO qualifications preferred or teacher working in special school and willingness to undertake SENCO qualification
- GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential
- Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN and SEND Code of Practice
- Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
- Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge
- Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting??
- Commitment to the role, the desire to put children first and treat them as individuals
- Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own car desirable
Benefits:
- Life assurance
- Competitive pension
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.