Senco

They will be part of a highly talented and committed department. They will play a vital role in the development of the school's SEND provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEN pupil achievement ensuring that every pupil meets their full potential

• At least four years teaching experience


• Evidence of continuing professional development (specifically in the area of SEN)


• Evidence of working collaboratively with colleagues


• Experience of leading a team of teachers on a curriculum initiative


• Experience of setting targets and monitoring, evaluating and recording progress


• Desirable :


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• Experience teaching across the age range of the school, dealing with a range of SEN.


• Experience and understanding of Access Arrangements with a working knowledge of JCQ regulations.


• Experience of training other teachers or staff groups


• Previous experience as a SENCO or an Assistant SENCO, Empathise with the difficulties of pupils with SEN in accessing the curriculum


• Organise and sustain systematic support from a variety of providers for a range of needs and disabilities


• Manage the co-ordination and deployment of teaching assistants to support pupils with SEN


• Advise and motivate teaching staff to meet the needs of pupils with SEN in lessons


• Present clearly a wide range of specialised information to both educationalists and non-educationalists.


• Make consistent judgements based on careful analysis of available evidence


• Model excellent practice


• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.


• Demonstrate good presentation skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate others


• Confident in the use of information and communication technology


• Good influencing and negotiation skills.