SENCo

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Essential Qualified

teacher status Degree

level qualification Evidence of the National Award for

Special Educational Needs Coordination Evidence of continuing and

recent professional development relevant to the post. Desirable Relevant

postgraduate professional qualification KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Essential At least 12 months experience working as a school

SENCO Successful teaching and curriculum experience in primary/secondary

education Experience of delivery, monitoring and evaluation of phonics Knowledge and understanding of the statutory responsibilities regarding

the SEN Code of Practice Demonstrable experience of improving pupil outcomes Experience of working in collaboration other educational bodies and the

wider community to develop positive relationships Experience of effective management and deployment of people and other

resources Knowledge and commitment of Keeping Children Safe in Education. Ability to use data and ICT effectively to assess performance and raise

achievement Experience of working with children with significant barriers to

learning Desirable Experience in making reasonable adjustments and access arrangements for

pupils with SEND. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Essential

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in

writing to a range of audiences Ability to think creatively to an anticipate and

solve problems Ability to drive for improvements and challenging

underperformance Ability to establish and sustain appropriate

structures and systems and monitor them Ability to motivate, challenge and influence others

to attain higher goals Committed to the development and maintenance of

good relationships with staff, parents, pupils, governors and the community Innovative and solution focussed Demonstrate enthusiasm and a commitment to making a

positive difference for pupils. Resilient and flexible. Able to manage a workload

with competing deadlines, prioritising appropriately Excellent relationships

with pupils and colleagues