SENCO

Polaris Education - ISP School Battle Full Time: SENCO Role Basic Salary: £42,000 Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme Location: Battle, East Sussex About our School Situated in the lovely setting of Glengorse Estate in Battle, East Sussex ISP School provides specialist education for 7-18 year-olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs. Our mission is to provide each child with a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and engagement, inspires learning, and encourages aspiration and achievement. We are currently seeking a SENCO to join our team. Role responsibilities Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school Aid in the designing and delivering of extra interventions to reduce the attainment gaps Assess and monitor the progress of pupils in line with their EHCP's Hold annual reviews, PEPS and Network meetings Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Attend multi agency meetings and lead on Early Help Hold the designated teacher position for looked after children, attending meetings Liaising alongside the Head Teacher, Tutor, Class Teachers and parents to support individual learning plans Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provisions to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability Maintain accurate records Provide support to colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and positive behaviour management techniques around individual children Oversee and preparing annual reviews Work closely with the Tutor to ensure that the appropriate professionals ae involved with the pupil's development and mental health needs Be aware of the provision in the local offer Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies Be a key point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability Implement and lead intervention groups for pupils with SEN, and evaluate their effectiveness Co-ordinate provision that meets the pupil's needs, and monitor its effectiveness Secure relevant services for the pupil Communicate regularly with parents or carers Ensure that if the pupil transfers to or from another school, all relevant information is conveyed to it, and supports a smooth transition for the pupil Promote the pupil's inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities, and extra-curricular activities To lead on tribunal cases To lead on referrals/consultations. Work with the Head Teacher and Tutor, assisting in transitions and consultations Cover classes where appropriate during Teacher absence Small teaching commitment Requirements Qualified Teacher Status National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment Previous involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning Previous experience of teaching in an Autism/SEMH School Experience in conducting training/leading INSET Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Conduct Committed to professional development and willing to learn What we offer A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included) A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes Being part of a passionate, diverse and motivated team where the child is at the centre of everything we do For more information please contact Zoe Chittenden in the first instance. . The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Community. Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment JBRP1_UKTJ