SENDCo

Tes is supporting the appointment of a SENDCO to join a Primary School based in Portsmouth.

We are looking for an exceptional and experienced SENDCO to fully support the Head of School and be part of the Leadership team. You will work closely alongside the SLT to ensure that children with SEND are able to make rapid progress in line with the academy’s expectations.

In this non-class based role, you will be responsible for continuing strong SEND provision and its development across the school as well as contributing to overall leadership of the school. Teaching responsibilities will include small, targeted groups.

Ideal candidates will have:

·         A minimum of two years’ experience and hold QTS

·         The National Award for SEN Co-ordination

·         Experience of working with children with Special Needs

·         Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

·         The ability to lead and support staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND children

·         Skilful in working with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs – SEND,

LAC, Pupil Premium, EAL, SEMH

·         To work effectively with the Head of School and SLT to achieve excellence

·         Proven experience of line managing support staff

·         Good communication skills and an ability to work within a team and maintain effective relationships with parents and carers

·         Good management and organisational skills and experience of leading/managing other staff

·         The necessary communication skills enabling liaison with a variety of external agencies  

They offer:

·         Excellent working school environment where staff are happy, positive and dedicated.

·         Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network

·         Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

·         Twice as many training days as standard.

·         Generous pension scheme.

·         Access to a rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

·         Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

·         Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.

·         Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC01833804 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.