Job Description

Job title: Special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO)

Salary: Main or Upper Pay Scales (dependent on experience) plus SEN allowance (£2787, pro-rata)

Hours: 0.4 FTE (to include Fridays and one other day / day equivalent)

Contract type: Part-time; permanent

Reporting to: Headteacher

Responsible for: LSAs, HLTAs and Inclusion Manager

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated teacher to join our successful school as the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator. This is a superb opportunity to play a significant role in shaping the strategic direction of our SEND provision, ensuring all pupils receive the education, care, and opportunities they need to thrive. We are looking for applicants who will bring vision and expertise to the role and have experience supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs. A strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice is essential.

We are looking for an applicant who:

· is an excellent practitioner and can inspire a love of learning

· has a commitment to develop every child's potential through high expectations for all

· can motivate and support pupils, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion

· is able to foster positive and supportive relationships with staff, our children and their parents

· is a team player with good communication skills and the ability to lead and manage staff

In return we offer:

· enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved pupils

· a positive school ethos with key values of respect, responsibility and resilience

· an exciting and interesting curriculum which children enjoy

· support and professional development

· a friendly and committed staff team

Applicants must:

already hold the NASENCO qualification; or
already hold the SENCO National Professional Qualification; or
be willing to complete the SENCO NPQ within three years of appointment.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Visits to the school are welcome by prior arrangement and are strongly encouraged. To make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01245 472391 or email: admin@baddowhall-jun.essex.sch.uk

Baddow Hall Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We respect and value diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.