What skills and experience we're looking for
The children, staff and governors of Ecclesfield Primary School are seeking to appoint a SENDCO to start in May 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of our two-form entry primary school situated on the outskirts of Sheffield. This post is suitable for an experienced qualified SENDCO or an experienced teacher who is keen to become a SENDCO and study for the mandatory SENDCO qualification.
We are looking for someone who will:
• Drive improvement in provision and outcomes for children and champion inclusion across all year groups
• Successfully implement the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (September 2014)
• Ensure that pupils with additional needs and SEND are targeted and supported through effective provision, and their progress closely monitored
• Work with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and SLT to undertake appropriate data analysis to support this process and support class teachers with the same
• Support colleagues and lead professional development, through example, support and INSET, drawing on external expertise where necessary
• Ensure that ECTS are adequately supported in responding to pupils with SEND
• Work with SLT to develop plans of support and intervention, leading to effective programmes and support class teachers and teaching assistants in the implementation of these
• Develop systems for colleagues to monitor and record progress made by pupils with SEND towards the achievement of outcomes set in pupil support plans and Education and Health Care Plans.
• Review Education and Health Care plans and support plans with parents, pupils and teachers and agree and communicate new outcomes.
• Work with parents to develop an understanding of a range of SEND needs and strategies which can be used to support pupils.
• Work with external agencies to add evidence towards Education and Health Care Plans in preparation for request to assess.
• Apply for additional funding and support, organise and chair reviews where necessary regarding EHCPs.
• Manage the budget allocation, taking into consideration clearly identified priorities
• Act as effective line-manager for teaching assistants
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils who are keen to learn
• A professional, friendly team of staff
• The opportunity to play a significant role in the future development of the school
• The potential to develop as a school leader within a supportive leadership team
• Supportive parents with a strong sense of community
• A committed Governing Body
• The opportunity to work in the established partnership with Coit Primary
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.