Non-teaching Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

Required ASAP

The Governors of this friendly, caring school are looking to appoint an inspirational SENCO. You must have a warm smiley face that makes every child feel special. You must be able to laugh at jokes you don't understand, or you don't find funny! At the same time, you need to be able to lead and further develop inclusion and SEN within the school, joining our highly committed team.
Candidates should have:

• The ability to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day.
• Qualified Teacher status with several years of experience in the classroom as well as the National Award for SEN Co-ordination or be working towards this.
• Experience of positive impact when working with children with Special Educational Needs
• The desire to make a positive impact on pupils with a range of different abilities and needs – SEND, LAC, Pupil Premium, Social Care.
• A thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and Pathway to Provision.
• The skills to work effectively with the Head teacher and SLT to strategically support SEN children and their families.
• The ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEN children developing outstanding provision and results.
• The ability to support and extend the work of teaching assistants working with SEN children.
• Good management and organisational skills and experience of leading/managing other staff.
• A friendly, supportive, understanding manner when working with parents/carers.
• Experience of liaison with a variety of external agencies.
• A thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures in schools.
• A strong belief in the potential of all children expecting high levels of achievement, as well as encouraging our children to show grit and determination which will prepare them for challenges.
• Develop active and creative minds within all our children.
• Carry out a caring, nurturing role for our children promoting confidence, self-belief and resilience.
• Believe in the importance of developing an exciting and safe learning place to develop our children’s love of school.
• Be inspired by innovation and excited by challenges.
• Be creative, energetic and have a positive outlook (or at least make everyone think you have no matter how bad your day may be).
• Display pride in all you and our children strive to achieve.
• Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like this one.

We offer in return:

• The opportunity to develop best practise in a supportive environment.
• Friendly, responsive and enthusiastic children in a place where everyone feels valued.
• An excellent team spirit where everyone works together.
• A leadership with dedication, high aspirations and expectations, but recognises the need for a work life balance.
• A place where initiative is encouraged and ideas valued.
• Hardworking, talented and supportive colleagues.
• A Governing Body which has the school’s best interests at its heart.

We provide a welcoming, happy, safe and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal and all achievements are celebrated.
We are committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of all children; please ensure that there are no gaps in your employment history that are not explained.
As visits are not possible, take a look at our website so that your letter of application can reflect our ethos and demonstrate how you would enhance the life of the school.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us, Telephone: 01623 480440.
Application packs are available from: Rebekah Martin, School Office Manager, e-mail: office13@newlands.notts.sch.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 10th February (Applications received after this time will not be considered).
Interviews: Friday 12th February.

(This will include working with a group of children whilst socially distanced in school. We feel it is vital to see the relationship between the successful candidate and our pupils as this is pivotal to the success and happiness of our pupils).