SENCO

Job Description

Position Type:SENCO

Pay Range:MPS / UPS

Position Start Date:September 2024/January 2025

Contract Type:Part-time

Contract Term:Permanent

SENCO/Inclusion Lead

MPS/UPS plus SEN Allowance

2 or 3 days per week (days to be discussed at interview) If 3 days, the extra day would be a teaching responsibility.

The best way to get a feel for our fantastic school is by viewing our website and coming to see us - visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged if time allows. Please contact the school office either on 01245 354875 or by email.

St Pius X Catholic Primary School is part of The Rosary Multi-Academy Trust and due to the promotion of our long serving SENCO, is seeking to appoint an inspirational SENCO to join our school. We currently are below the national average for SEN pupils so this could be an ideal role for someone seeking a new career opportunity.

The successful candidate will play a major role in further developing our excellent SEND provision and approach to inclusion across the school. You will work with our supportive senior leadership team and closely with our staff, children and families to ensure legal and statutory requirements are met for pupils with SEND.

This is a key appointment for our school and you will be joining a friendly and committed team of staff, all focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for every pupil.

You will:

· have a proven track record as an exemplary primary school teacher

· preferably hold the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (and, if not, be prepared to undertake the NPQ SEN qualification)

· be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the current SEN Code of Practice

· have a clear understanding of provision mapping, early identification of children with SEN, assessment tools and successful interventions to drive progress.

· possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be well organised and flexible

· have the skills effectively to liaise with staff, parents and external agencies to co-ordinate and ensure continuity of provision.

· be able to motivate and support staff and pupils

· line manage a team of the LSAs that support pupils with needs, carrying out Performance Management Reviews.

· have high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour

· be committed to working in close partnership with parents/carers, other Trust Schools, governors and the wider community.

We can offer you:

· A friendly and supportive team working together with like-minded schools ensuring the best outcomes for everyone.

· Excellent opportunities for professional development within the school and across our Trust.

· Well behaved and hardworking pupils who have excellent attitudes to learning.

· An inclusive school which promotes achievement for all.

St Pius X Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.

Closing date: Midday 1st July 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 9th July 2024