SENDCO

John Rankin Schools are seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced SEND Manager to lead and strategically develop SEND provision across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and knowledgeable professional to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people by ensuring high-quality inclusive practice and effective support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. About this Role As SEND Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of SEND provision across the school. You will work closely with school leaders, colleagues, families and external agencies to ensure students with SEND receive effective support, ambitious opportunities and high-quality provision that enables them to thrive both academically and personally. The successful candidate will lead and co-ordinate statutory SEND processes, including EHCP applications, Annual Reviews and provision planning, while supporting colleagues to develop effective inclusive classroom practice. You will also contribute to wider school improvement priorities and work collaboratively with colleagues across Maiden Erlegh Trust to ensure consistency and excellence in SEND provision. This role would suit an experienced SEND professional with strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of SEND legislation and a passion for inclusive education. Key Responsibilities Lead and co-ordinate SEND provision across the school Advise school leaders on SEND legislation, policy and inclusive practice Ensure statutory SEND documentation and processes are completed accurately and within required timescales Support colleagues to deliver effective inclusive teaching and learning strategies Develop positive partnerships with parents, carers, external agencies and Local Authority representatives Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND provision and interventions Support students’ wellbeing, engagement, attendance and progress Line manage and support SEND and support colleagues Contribute to Trust-wide SEND collaboration and development initiatives Ensure compliance with safeguarding, Health and Safety and statutory responsibilities The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a professional who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a degree or equivalent qualification Has experience working with children and young people with SEND, including Autism and SEMH needs Has strong knowledge of SEND legislation, processes and inclusive practice Can lead, motivate and support colleagues effectively Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills Is committed to achieving ambitious outcomes for all students Can build strong relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals Has experience of monitoring provision and using data to improve outcomes Holds, or is willing to work towards, the National Qualification for SENCO About Ma