SENCO

Description:

Polaris Education - Lyttelton House School
SENCO
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £42,000
Location: Andover, Hampshire

Benefits

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so, Lyttelton House School in Andover could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people. We are currently seeking a SENCO to join our growing team. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow our senior leadership team.

About the School

Located in Andover, Hampshire, our school has capacity for up to 60 pupils and provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5-18 with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

Our school forms part of the Polaris Community, which has been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, alongside our growing portfolio of schools across the UK.

Role Responsibilities

Lead 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 attainment gaps

Assess and monitor the progress of pupils in line with their EHCPs

Hold EHCP annual reviews

Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Attend multi-agency meetings and lead on Early Help

Act as the Designated Teacher for looked-after children, attending meetings

Liaise with the Headteacher, 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 specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN and/or disabilities

Maintain accurate records

Provide support to colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and positive behaviour management techniques around individual children

Oversee and prepare annual reviews

Work closely with the tutor to ensure that the appropriate professionals are 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 and/or disabilities

Implement and lead intervention groups for pupils with SEN and evaluate their effectiveness

Co-ordinate provision that meets pupils' needs and monitor its effectiveness

Secure relevant services for pupils

Communicate regularly with parents or carers

Ensure that when pupils transfer to or from another school, all relevant information is shared appropriately to support a smooth transition

Promote pupils' inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities, and extra-curricular activities

Work with the Head Teacher and Tutor, assisting in transitions and consultations

Cover classes where appropriate during teacher absence

Teaching commitment

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete the new NPQ for SENCOs

Previous involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning

Previous experience of teaching in a school supporting pupils with autism and/or SEMH needs

Experience in conducting training and leading INSET

Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

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 an exciting journey during the growth and development of the school

Join a passionate, diverse and motivated team where the child is at the centre of everything we do

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the 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.

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