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Full-Time Primary SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) - Wandsworth - September 2024

Post Title: Full-Time Primary SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Contract Hours: 8:15-4pm, Monday-Friday
Contract type: Term time only
Contract term: Permanent
Salary: MPS + TLR 2 (Dependent on experience) - Inner London
Job starts: September 2024

Position Overview:
Our Wandsworth School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Primary SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to join our team starting from September 2024. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that every student, regardless of their individual needs, receives the support and guidance necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What the school can offer:

• Wonderful pupils who remain at the heart of everything we do

• A committed and experienced staff team

• Opportunities for developing pedagogy and practice in innovative ways

• A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement, and well-being of all

• An opportunity to further support the strategic direction of the school

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective strategies for identifying, assessing, and meeting the special educational needs of students across all year groups

• Collaborate closely with teachers, parents, external agencies, and other stakeholders to create and maintain individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's specific needs

• Provide ongoing training and support to staff members on best practices for inclusive education and differentiation within the classroom

• Act as a key point of contact for parents, offering guidance, support, and regular updates on their child's progress and educational journey

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEN provision within the school, making recommendations for improvement where necessary

• Keep abreast of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices within the field of special educational needs, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a proven track record of successful teaching experience within a primary setting

• Recognised qualification in Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO) or willingness to work towards obtaining such qualification

• Sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and other relevant legislation and guidelines

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and external agencies

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage time, resources, and caseloads

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a passion for promoting inclusive education

• A proven ability to deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning for all pupils

• A proven record of raising progress and attainment for pupils with SEND

• An ability to plan strategically and build on existing quality practice

• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all stakeholders

• A detailed knowledge and commitment towards Child Protection and Safeguarding

Apply for this Primary SENCO role by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note this role is not suitable for applicants who do not have the Right to Work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.

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Full-Time Primary SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) - Wandsworth - September 2024