SENDCo

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as an SENDCo

The successful candidate will:

· Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school

· Complete Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCP’s in line with the SEND code of practice

· Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability

· Oversee the looked after pupils within the school

· Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies

· Advise on the use of school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff development

· Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum.

· Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources

· Lead on interventions that will support all pupils

· Quality assurance of Teaching and Learning with a focus on SEND provision.

· Attend and review PEP meetings

Our ideal candidate will have:

· Have an accredited SENDCo qualification

· Hold QTS or QTL’s

· Are passionate about education and inclusion

· Have leadership experience and qualities

· Are ready to develop their leadership skills within a school

· Can effectively manage the SEND provision in partnership with the Headteacher 

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

· NEST enhanced pension scheme

· Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Access to a blue light discount card

· Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

· Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

· Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 

· Life assurance

At Acorns Ashely School:

I am delighted to welcome you to Acorns Ashley School. The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.

Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.