Special Education Needs coordinator (SENCo)

Buckswood school motto is ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ or ‘we prepare for life’, and our magical campus set on 40 acres of country estate, vineyard, stables and activity centre provide the perfect setting for passionate subject specialists to ignite the imaginations of our students. Join a school that likes to think outside of the box and inspire children to do the same.

Job Purpose: Implement the schools SEN by ensuring the school offers suitable education to those with individual needs.

• Support SEN Pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Oversee EAL, SEN and More Able provision throughout the school
• Create effective strategies and detailed support plans suited to the individual needs of the students.
• Provide targeted support outside of the classroom.
• Working with SEN students, focusing on developing social and emotional skills.
• Working closely with teachers to monitor progress of students.
• Liaising with the Admissions team to set up suitable strategies for prospective students, ensuring that the school can meet their needs.
• Ensure that all learning support interventions are timely, effective and appropriate.

·         Working with teachers, to provide guidance re differentiation, both in general and specifically, in order to ensure that all pupils make good progress, whatever their starting points.

• Ensure that all learning support is accurate and up to date, with evidence that complies with local guidelines and school policies.
• Promote inclusivity and student independence, acting as an advocate for students with additional learning needs.
• Cross reference behaviour and welfare information with student achievement, note patterns and share with Head T&L, HoDs, Heads of Key Stage and Boarding Team in order to provide strategies for students to facilitate progress.
• Promote equality and diversity.
• Maintain accurate marking and records of student progress and outcomes.
• ability to teach EFL

We are looking for an individual who:

• has experience of working in a school environment
• has EFL experience 
• has experience in dealing with parents and visitors, face to face and through written communication on a clear and professional manner
• has a good understanding and knowledge of additional needs
• is efficient under pressure with the ability to remain calm and professional
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to relate well to adults and young people on all levels with the ability to enthuse, inspire, influence and motivate others
• has excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
• has excellent administration skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• has the ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
• has the ability to multitask, prioritise and work to time schedules
• is able to maintain confidentiality and be discreet