Senco
Polaris Inc., Ruddington, Rushcliffe
Senco
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Polaris Inc., Ruddington, Rushcliffe
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 12 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 809280edd8a44895aa2e2362c07ce68a
Location ref: Ruddington, Rushcliffe
Full Job Description
- Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision across the school
- Design and deliver targeted interventions to help reduce attainment gaps
- Assess and monitor pupils' progress in line with their EHCPs
- Co-ordinate and chair EHCP annual reviews
- Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
- Attend multi-agency meetings and lead on Early Help where appropriate
- Hold the Designated Teacher responsibility for looked-after children and attend relevant meetings
- Liaise with the Headteacher, tutors, class teachers and parents to support individual learning plans
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and co-ordination of the school's SEN policy and specific provision for pupils with SEN or disabilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
- Support colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and positive behaviour-management strategies for individual pupils
- Work closely with tutors to ensure appropriate professionals are involved in supporting pupils' development and mental health needs
- Maintain awareness of provision available through the local authority's Local Offer
- Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals and other external agencies
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCO), or willingness to undertake the current NPQ for SENCOs as required by Easthorpe School
- Previous involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
- Previous teaching experience within a school supporting pupils with Autism and/or SEMH needs
- Experience delivering staff training and leading INSET
- Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
- Experience carrying out and completing EHCP annual reviews
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.
- Company pension
- Life Assurance
- Employee Discount Scheme About the School Easthorpe School is an independent specialist provision serving children and young people in the East Midlands who live with their families, Foster Parents or in residential children's homes. The school opened in November 2022, and we are expanding the team to support increasing pupil numbers within our Lower School provision for pupils aged 7-13. Class sizes do not exceed seven pupils and are supported by a qualified class teacher and up to two Teaching Assistants. Our school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), alongside a range of diagnoses and additional needs that may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, attachment needs and mild to moderate learning needs.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/senco-127384833