SEN Teacher

The SENDCO will

determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy

and provision in the academy, with responsibility for day-to-day operation of

the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual

pupils with SEN or a disability. They

will provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff,

parents and other agencies.

[The SENCO will be expected

to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’

Pay & Conditions Document.]

Qualified teacher status National SENCO Award and/or evidenced SEND leadership experience Evidence of at least 3 years

of high-quality teaching Evidence of successful SENDCo

leadership role Ability to lead by example demonstrating

highly effective classroom practice, which secured good or better progress

for all children (SEND, PP vulnerable groups) In depth experience and knowledge of supporting SEND

needs in an education setting Previous experience of

working with SEND pupils over and above that expected of a classroom teacher Experience of sharing SEND

best practice with colleagues Evidence of clear

understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, graduated approach and current educational legislation Evidence of using assessment

(including specialist diagnostic testing) to influence provision for pupils (including planning, teaching and intervention) Experience and understanding

of multi-agency working Experience of monitoring teaching

and learning to secure improvement Experience of monitoring the

impact of whole school strategies and developing relevant action plans to

improve practice Ability to analyse a range of data sets in relation to

individual pupils and school wide trends and provide accurate reports to the

senior team Experience of maintaining accurate and high quality

records, ensuring timely distribution to relevant stakeholders A thorough understanding of

safeguarding and child protection procedures Experience of building good

relationships and providing high-quality support for parents Evidence of effective

working with governors including SEND reporting and monitoring