SENCO Role

Description:

Polaris Education - Easthorpe School

SENCO
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Basic Salary: £42,000 per annum plus SEN allowance
Location: Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

Benefits

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

About the School

Easthorpe School is an independent specialist provision serving children and young people in the East Midlands who live with their families, Foster Parents or in residential children's homes.

The school opened in November 2022, and we are expanding the team to support increasing pupil numbers within our Lower School provision for pupils aged 7-13.

Class sizes do not exceed seven pupils and are supported by a qualified class teacher and up to two Teaching Assistants.

Our school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), alongside a range of diagnoses and additional needs that may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, attachment needs and mild to moderate learning needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher and SEND practitioner to play a key role in the continued growth and development of Easthorpe School. You will help shape SEND provision, support colleagues and contribute to positive outcomes for pupils across the school.

We provide high-quality education, adopting a thoughtful and informed approach tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to arrange a school visit before applying. Please contact to arrange a visit.

Role Responsibilities

Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision across the school

Design and deliver targeted interventions to help reduce attainment gaps

Assess and monitor pupils' progress in line with their EHCPs

Co-ordinate and chair EHCP annual reviews

Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Attend multi-agency meetings and lead on Early Help where appropriate

Hold the Designated Teacher responsibility for looked-after children and attend relevant meetings

Liaise with the Headteacher, tutors, class teachers and parents to support individual learning plans

Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and co-ordination of the school's SEN policy and specific provision for pupils with SEN or disabilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Support colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and positive behaviour-management strategies for individual pupils

Work closely with tutors to ensure appropriate professionals are involved in supporting pupils' development and mental health needs

Maintain awareness of provision available through the local authority's Local Offer

Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals and other external agencies

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCO), or willingness to undertake the current NPQ for SENCOs as required by Easthorpe School

Previous involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning

Previous teaching experience within a school supporting pupils with Autism and/or SEMH needs

Experience delivering staff training and leading INSET

Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

Experience carrying out and completing EHCP annual reviews

A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.

Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Education 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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