SEND Co-ordinator

SEND Co-Ordinator Pay Range: MPR/UPR (to be discussed at interview), plus TLR2c (£7,847 per annum).Hours: 0.8-1.0 FTE - the hours of work will be agreed on appointment Tenure: PermanentResponsible to: Headteacher & SLG Main Purpose of the Role: Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents/carers and other agencies The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher as required. Please refer to the the attached job description and person specification for further details Benefits As an employee at NHGS you will be part of the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme (for associate staff) and Teachers Pension (for teaching staff) for which the Academy pays a substantial contribution into on your behalf for your retirement. You will also receive an employee benefit as a member of Medicash who offer an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan from the date your employment commences. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures. In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.