Primary Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

We are looking for an inspirational SENCo to further develop and lead inclusion and SEND within our primary school and join our highly committed team. The role is full time with no classroom responsibility however you will work with children across the primary school and support learning support assistants by offering guidance in their roles. 

Our School

St. Andrews International School Dusit is an Early Years – Primary school located in Bangkok, Thailand. St. Andrews Dusit follows the EYFS and English national curriculum and is authorised by the EDT, ISAT and ISQM. St. Andrews Dusit is comprised of two clear divisions including Early Years and Primary and is further organised by Key Stages. St. Andrews Dusit has a modern learning environment staffed by highly trained educators specialising in the English curriculum, play-based and inquiry-led teaching. The population of the school is 340 with ambitions to grow to 400.

The Post

The successful applicant must:

• Hold a qualified teacher status with significant teaching experience.

• Hold the National Award for SEN Co-ordination or be prepared to work towards it.

• Have experience of working with children with Special Needs.

The successful applicant will also:

• Model a culture of excellence while promoting a collaborative and caring atmosphere

• Exemplify St. Andrews Dusit’s school values – Determination, Understanding, Success, Independence and Teamwork

• Sustain own motivation and that of other staff; nurture, support and grow our SEN team

• Appraise SEN staff as required and use the process to develop the personal and professional effectiveness of the appraisee/s

• Lead professional development through example and support, and co-ordinate the provision of high quality professional development by methods such as coaching, drawing on other sources of expertise as necessary

• Be enthusiastic and committed to improving educational outcomes for pupils with special educational needs.

• Demonstrate an abundance of energy, initiative, vision, drive and humour

• Have strong collaboration skills to motivate, nurture, support and grow our EY team

• Work closely with the Senior Management Team, keeping them regularly informed of pupil progress, interventions and support in place and highlighting, where necessary, changes and developments needed, liaise and work with parents and external agencies.

• Have experience creating Individual Educational Plans, holding termly meetings with parents, transition meetings etc.

• Have sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.

• Lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND children.

• Support the work of learning support/shadow teachers, teaching assistants and teachers working with SEND Children.

• Work with and support parents of pupils who are on the SEND register or have an IEP.

• Be a keen understanding and promoter of wellbeing for students and staff.

• Show cross–cultural awareness and ability to impact the school community by being engaging and visible

Please apply directly to TES along with:

• Application form with email contact details of three (3) referees including your current Headteacher

• CV

• Cover letter

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police or equivalent background checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether you worked in those countries).

In return we can offer you:

• The warm, welcoming, family feel of a small school with amazing facilities.

• Wonderful children who are a joy to work with.

• Supportive parents who want to work with us to get the best possible outcomes for their children.

• High quality, ongoing professional development.

• Opportunities to explore your own professional interests, utilising the combined strengths of our 4 St. Andrews campuses and SENCo HUB and being part of a larger network of Cognita and there 103+ schools across the world.

• A strong leadership team who are driving the school forward with a clear vision and high expectations.