SENDCO

SENDCO Needed January for a Permananent Poisition in Lewisham

The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils having special educational needs in a diverse school setting and would be expected to have or be working towards the SENDCo qualification should they be successful after the initial first year in post. You will work with our clinical and inclusion teams to develop strategies for individual pupils and across the whole school, making sure appropriate resources are in place to deliver interventions.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are:
Be a Qualified Teacher (holding QTS or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience within inclusion or SEN coordination, in SEND, therapeutic or outreach education sector.
Hold or be working towards the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) or relevant experience.
Experience of driving inclusive education initiatives to support best practice with vulnerable and complex groups.
Proven skills in coaching & mentoring.
Proactive and innovative, collaborating with team members in other disciplines, whilst also with the ability to work flexibly and independently.
Experience of managing neurodiverse children with SEND, including ASC and/or SEMH.
Experience of coaching staff to improve their practice

What will be required of you:
Provide overall direction for the Schools Learning Support programme
Manage all exam access arrangements, including for our admissions processes, and ensure all required paperwork is completed correctly and in good time3
Monitor the implementation and efficacy of SEND interventions
Liaise with relevant external agencies/individuals, e.g. educational psychologists
Lead and line manage other staff within the department, including conducting appraisal
Teach and support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, and provide in-class support where necessary
Liaise with staff to identify pupils requiring support from the department
Liaise with parents of pupils requiring support from the department
Attend staff meetings and contribute to discussions regarding relevant pupils
Manage the overall SEND Policy, which includes sections on EAL and the pastoral care of these pupils