Sendco

Smith's Wood Primary Academy are seeking a dedicated, ambitious and experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to join our OFSTED rated 'Outstanding' school. As SENDCO you will be responsible for the strategic development of high quality SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils with additional needs receive the support and guidance required to thrive. We are a friendly and hardworking school who will welcome a flexible, passionate person who is able to support the ethos of our committed and caring school. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of our school and make a real difference to our pupils lives. The role is advertised as part time or full time and we are flexible in discussing what this could look like for you. The role may include a teaching commitment, though this will be non-class based. The successful applicant will work under the direction and instruction of the Principal. A full job description is included with the application pack.

• Qualified teacher status
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or be enrolled on the course when in post
Evidence of successful achievement in a school setting
• Appropriate primary teaching experience
• Experience of working at a whole-school level
• Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning
• Consistent evidence of improved standards of learning and progress for all SEND pupils across the school.
Experience of inter-agency work, writing referrals and successful EHCP applications
• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Understanding of what makes 'quality first' teaching, and of effective intervention strategies
• Ability to plan and evaluate interventions
• Data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform provision planning
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Good record-keeping skills
What the school offers its staff
• A committed, hardworking and dedicated team of staff
• Well behaved, enthusiastic children
• Outstanding career opportunities
• A lively, original working environment
• High levels of support for both pupils and staff
• Continuous CPD opportunities