Special Resource Provision (SRP) SENCO

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and inspirational leader to work closely with the Headteacher and Governors of our thriving and successful school.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and suitably qualified SENCO to lead within our Resource Provision. This role carries strategic and operational responsibility for the leadership, development and impact of the school's Specialist Resource Provision. This is a key role for a skilled professional who is passionate about inclusive practice and committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for pupils with high levels of need. Are you: · An outstanding teacher and leader with strategic vision, resilience and a strong belief that all children can succeed. · Able to demonstrate a proven track record in raising standards for pupils with SEND, particularly those with EHCPs? · Experienced in leading and developing staff teams to deliver high-quality provision? · Collaborative, reflective, open to innovation and committed to continuous professional learning? We are seeking a SENCO who: · Has significant knowledge and experience of working with children with EHCPs · Has specialist expertise or strong knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Communication & Interaction needs · Can lead, manage and further develop the school's Specialist Resource Provision, including curriculum, staffing, assessment and impact · Is confident in working with a range of external professionals including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists · Will work in close partnership with the current SENCO, providing effective shared leadership across SEND and inclusion · Is willing to contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team

Welcome to Finham Park Multi Academy Trust. Finham Park Multi Academy Trust was created in March 2015, with the aim of creating a small Coventry/West Midlands based Multi Academy Trust that pioneers, innovates and delivers a "World Class" education for all children from the age of 3-19, where the artificial barriers of stage and age are removed. Our Trust aims to exceed the highest national and international benchmarks for academic achievement, whilst ensuring young people develop a passion for learning in all its contexts and are ready to take their place as active members of our global community. Our vision is to move beyond collaboration and into co-construction - ensuring our education is developed with and by all members of the Trust to reflect the needs of our children, their families and the wider community. We are immensely proud of our schools, which include a vibrant mix of Primary and Secondary schools, representing a diverse range of communities that we are honored to serve. We welcome collaboration with other local schools and Trusts, to take our values and ethos into the wider demographic. If you are interested in finding out more about our Trust, please explore our website where you will find ways to contact us. Mark Bailie

· The successful candidate will inspire staff, pupils and the wider community and will play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive practice across the school. What we can offer:

• Supportive, skilled staff and a strong team ethos
• Highly supportive leadership within the school and the MAT
• Opportunities for progression as the school and Finham Park Multi Academy Trust continue to grow
• Outstanding professional development through our strategic partnership with The Lion Teaching School Alliance
Specialist Resource Provision at Lillington. Willow Class and Maple Class Willow and Maple Classes form Lillington's Specialist Resource Provision and support up to 20 pupils with Communication and Interaction needs across two purpose-designed classes. As Lead of the Resource Provision, you will have oversight of: · The quality of teaching and learning within the provision · Individualised curriculum design and targeted interventions · Staff leadership, deployment and professional development within the provisions · Integration and inclusion pathways into mainstream where appropriate The provisions offer a calm, low-arousal and communication-friendly environment, with high adult-to-pupil ratios and carefully designed sensory spaces. Staff work closely with external agencies including: · Speech and Language Therapists · Occupational Therapists Inclusion is central to our ethos. Pupils are supported to integrate meaningfully into the wider school community through carefully planned individual pathways. About Our School Lillington Nursery & Primary School is an exceptional place to learn and work. We have created a safe, enriching and aspirational environment rooted in our core value of KINDNESS, which underpins everything we do. Our curriculum places strong emphasis on reading, writing and mathematics, ensuring that every child-regardless of need or starting point-receives the challenge, support and care needed to develop a lifelong love of learning. What we can offer This role also provides the opportunity to contribute to the wider work of Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, where both primary and secondary schools are committed to pioneering, innovating and delivering a World Class education for all.