SENDCo

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an empathetic, innovative and ambitious individual who is a qualified, or aspiring, SENDCo to join Albemarle Primary School. This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to continue to shape and enhance the excellent provision that is already in place, helping and supporting students to build upon their skills and aspirations whilst also nurturing their social, pastoral and emotional development.

The applicant will have an in-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and have a track record of outstanding SEND provision in their own teaching. They should have gained or be prepared to commence the NASENCO qualification, and should also demonstrate an understanding of outstanding classroom practice across the school ability range from Early Years to Key Stage 2. The applicant will need to be a highly committed, motivated and passionate practitioner with QTS status and who possesses a strong work ethic to enable them to fully support children with diverse additional needs. A flexible approach is a prerequisite.

As the SENCO, you will be responsible for maintaining the relationships with parents, teachers and external contacts to ensure the steady progress of pupils, reviewing paperwork and chairing EHCP meetings with local authorities in attendance, and managing and monitoring the therapeutic intervention being delivered to ensure that the provision is of a consistently high standard.

The school takes a very collaborative approach to inclusion, and as such you will be working alongside class teachers, teaching assistants, various subject leaders and an incredibly inclusive Leadership Team. We strive to provide a seamless and positive experience for our pupils and their families.

The successful candidate will be:

• An outstanding teacher, with a range of experience working with children with complex needs.

• Committed to developing their own specialist knowledge and have an excellent understanding of how children learn.

• Passionate about promoting inclusion across the school to raise aspiration and achievement.

• Flexible in their work ethic and willing to commit to be engaged in school life to the full. A team player.

• Excellent at organisation and communication

• A strong leader and committed to providing the highest standards of provision for SEND pupils.

• Experienced in rigorous tracking and monitoring of children’s progress and working within the SEND Code of Practice.

• An excellent communicator, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, governors, local authorities, external agencies and the community.

• Confident in managing therapeutic intervention from various external therapy teams including SALT, OT, Physiotherapy and Hearing Support.

We offer:

• A caring and supportive whole school community, culturally diverse and inclusive.

• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos.

• Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.

• A commitment to your professional development.

We welcome visits to the school by prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact the school office by calling 0208 788 3170 or emailing recruitment@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Closing date: Monday 13th June 2020 at 12.00 noon. 

CVs are not accepted. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.