Sendco

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
FORWARD TEACHING are seeking a SENDCo for our client based in Swanscombe.

This excellent school holds their students at the heart of everything they do. They provide continuous support to every student and staff, whilst celebrating every success. Within their school, positivity and happiness radiates daily, allowing students to feel safe and calm throughout their education.

They are seeking an experienced special educational needs coordinator to join their team to help support their students and staff.

REQUIRMENTS:

- Clear Enhanced DBS
- Passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs
- A calm and patient approach to working with children
- Excellent parent liaison skills
- Has an excellent understanding of different approaches towards children’s learning to fit individual needs
- Strong understanding, empathy, patience and sensitivity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
- Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
- Work with early year providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals and other external agencies
- Analyse assessment date for pupils with SEN or a disability and fill out forms when needed
- Review the education, health and care plan with parents or carers and the pupil
- Ensure records are maintained and kept up to date
- Be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- Identify training needs for staff

EXPECTED BENEFITS:

- Welcoming staff team and supportive community
- Opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally
- Great location with excellent transport links and free parking available
- Salary paid to scale

JOB TYPE:

- Full-time

SALARY:

- £45,000-£60,000

SCHEDULE:

- Monday-Friday

EXPERIENCE:

- At least 1 year as a SENCO
- At least 1 year working with SEND children

LICENCE/CERTIFICATION:

- National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator
- Masters Degree

If you refer a friend, you will receive £50-£100 for the referral.