Class Teacher

The children, staff and Governors of this happy, successful and popular school are looking for an excellent, committed and enthusiastic SENDCo/Teacher to work with us.

Key purpose of the job

With the support of the Headteacher, this role involves strategically leading the SEND provision in our school, and encompasses taking responsibility for:

The day to day operation of provision made by the school for pupils with special educational needs, disability or a medical condition, in order to ensure that their learning is of the highest quality.

Working collaboratively with other schools and outside agencies to ensure the best support for all children with learning needs.

Working with teachers to ensure the level of understanding, planning and teaching will enable all SEND pupils to make progress and achieve their potential.

Responsibilities of a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

• To assist the Headteacher and the Governing Body in the management and development of the school, in line with the school’s vision and the school’s development plan;
• Set the vision and direction for SEND provision in the school and oversee the day–to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy;
• To organise and manage a team of SEND Teaching Assistants / Carers / Support Assistants, to ensure that all pupils have access to the curriculum and are empowered to make progress;
• To be accountable for the overview of provision mapping for SEND pupils, ensuring that their learning needs are met;
• Be able to monitor the effectiveness of SEND provision across the school with confidence and co-ordinate a multi-agency approach;
• Monitor the progress and attainment of SEND pupils, identifying where pupils need additional support and designing that support alongside teachers;
• Support in-coming pupils with appropriate transition support to school including appropriate home visits;
• Support the transition of pupils to other institutions including specialised settings and secondary education;
• Provide regular information to the Headteacher and Governing Body on the evaluation of the effectiveness of provision for pupils with SEND, to inform decision making and policy review;
• To establish an effective partnership with parents / carers and external agencies to meet the needs of SEND pupils;
• Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision;
• Support all staff to understand the needs of SEND pupils and ensure staff are able to meet those needs in their classrooms, small groups and with 1:1 support;
• Access funding to enable appropriate support for all pupils.

Curriculum

• To identify and assess pupils who may have SEND, ensuring that curriculum provisions meet their needs;
• To devise learning and behaviour strategies and programmes in response to individual pupil needs;
• To lead on the assessment of the learning needs of SEND pupils at risk of underachieving and provide pathways to develop pupils through intervention and staff support;
• To develop strategies ensuring that SEND pupils make outstanding progress;
• Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with SEND;
• To review pupils with statements of SEND / Education Health Care Plans as required;
• To liaise with other agencies working with pupils as required;
• Coordinate and lead the review process for pupils with Special Educational Needs.