SENDCo

About The Role

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Flourish Education are working with a mainstream primary school in Oldbury, in Sandwell, to recruit exclusively for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

This SENDCo role will include Working closely with the head teacher and other senior colleagues and managing provision to provide support to other teachers within the primary school setting

This is a full time SENDCo position with no class teacher responsibilities

The role is required to start in January 2022

To apply to this SENDCo role you will need the following

• Relevant SENDCo Qualification
• At least 1 year of experience as a SENCo within Primary Schools
• A good reference from your most recent school

Responsibilities of a SENDCo

• develop and oversee the implementation of the school's SEN strategy and policy

• carry out assessments of pupils with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress - including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents
• work with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans
• provide regular updates on pupil progress through written reports and meetings with parents
• make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists
• provide advice, guidance and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEN
• support teachers to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEN
• support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom
• manage and advise on the school budget and resources for SEN provision
• develop and maintain systems for keeping pupil records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• analyse school, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions
• manage SEN teachers, teaching assistants and support staff to improve pupil progress and attainment

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £180
• Free Ongoing CPD Opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• PAYE and Umbrella Payment solutions
• Holiday Pay

Legal

All candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS, references and Barred checks. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency. Flourish Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

If you require any further information please contact Natalie Breakspear at Flourish Education