SENDCO

Company Overview

The Seeds School is an Independent School aimed at supporting students with a primary need of SEMH at Key Stage 3 & 4.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to join our team . This role is crucial in ensuring that students with special educational needs receive the support they require to thrive academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Work closely with teachers to develop inclusive teaching strategies.
• Conduct assessments to identify students' needs and monitor their progress.
• Provide training and support for staff on SEND issues and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, and external agencies regarding student needs.
• Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for students requiring additional support.

Requirements

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation regarding SEND.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Term Time ONLY (Salary reflects term time hours so the figures advertised are take home salary (before tax) and not a pro-rata figure)
• We are open to flexible hours and this position would be for The Seeds School as a whole entity, meaning ability to travel between our Telford School and our Walsall school.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position at The Seeds School.

HOW TO APPLY:

As per our safer recruitment policy, we accept CVs for any candidates who are interested in the position as an expression of interest ONLY. Upon receiving your CV, we will then send you a job application, job description and person specification which will need to be completed and returned to us in order to apply for the vacancy.

Please follow the instructions on the application.

All the best with your application! We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Experience:

• SEND Management: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Degree in Education (required)

Work Location: In person