SENCo

SENCo

Full time position starting April 2020 (or sooner depending on availability)

Alexandra Primary wishes to recruit a well-qualified, self-motivated SEN Co-ordinator (preferably with NASENCO qualification) to join our successful school.

We are:

• a school with happy and engaged children
• a diverse, inner city school with a strong commitment to inclusive practice
• a school that offers excellent professional development opportunities to grow as a leader
• a committed staff team with supportive governors and parents

The successful candidate’s responsibilities would include:

• overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy;
• coordinating provision for children with SEND;
• overseeing the welfare and progress of looked after children as the designated teacher for CLA;
• liaising with parents of children with SEND;
• liaising with other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and independent or voluntary bodies;
• being a key point of contact with external agencies, especially the LA and LA support services;
• liaising with potential next providers of education to ensure a young person and their parents are informed about options and a smooth transition is planned;
• working with the Headteacher and school governors to ensure that the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements;
• leading a team of Teaching Assistants to provide appropriate support for children with SEND.

Alexandra Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school

Closing date: 9am on Monday 20th January 2020

Short-listing: Monday 20th January 2020

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd January 2020

School Visit & Tour:

• 14:30 Thursday 9th January 2020
• 09:15 Tuesday 14th January 2020

Please contact Heidi Bennett for further details and to arrange a school visit;
email sbm@alexprimary.haringey.sch.uk