Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator SENDCO

Your new company
This is a large 11-16 secondary school in Sheffield who\'s mission is to provide an exceptional education for every student by nurturing their unique potential.

Your new role
As the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) for the school, you will lead the continued development of provision, support and teaching of students with additional needs. You will demonstrate a drive, resilience and enthusiasm to ensure that students' progress and succeed. Ideally, you will have had experience of working directly with young people requiring additional support and, if you haven't already completed the National Award in Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (NASENCO) you must be willing to start the NASENCO before September 2024 and complete it within 3 years of appointment or enrol on the national professional qualification (NPQ) no later than Spring 2025.

You will lead the strategic direction for SEND support in the school and, along with assistant SENDCO, Teaching Assistant team, and admin support you will ensure the school meets their statutory duties in SEND.

Working with senior colleagues you will be able to influence the curriculum teaching, and support young people across the school, whilst participating in wider Trust networks.

**FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST**

What you'll need to succeed

• National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO) or willingness to start it before September 2024
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree
• CPT3a - Access Arrangements desirable but not essential
• Experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Be familiar with the legal requirements linked to the SENDCO role
• Ability to liaise with families/carers and outside agencies

What you'll get in return

• Permanent job
• Competitive salary

What you need to do now
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