What skills and experience we're looking for
• QTS Status.
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ for SENCo (working towards).
• Degree.
• Relevant training and whole primary experience.
• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, and how these can be used to deliver a rich, diverse and enjoyable learning experience for all children.
• An understanding of what makes “quality first” teaching, and of effective intervention strategies.
• To be confident in supporting staff in using the Cambridgeshire OAP Toolkit and ensuring high quality universal provision.
• Ability to plan and evaluate interventions.
• Data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform provision planning.
• Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning.
• Experience of conducting training/leading INSET.
What the school offers its staff
Following a review of the Deputy Head’s workload, we are making the role of SENCo a position in its own right. As such, the successful applicant will have support and guidance during the handover period whilst they get to know our children and families and settle in to the role.
Our children and families are also supported by a Family Support Worker and Pupil Premium Champion, and we are a partner school with Blue Smile.
There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and there are many opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of the school.
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 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.