SENCo

Job Introduction

SENCo Job Description

Freemantle CE Community Academy, Southampton, SO15 3BQ:

• Closing Date: Friday 15^th November 2024 
• Interview Date: Wednesday 20^th November 2024 (TBC)
• Job Start Date: Spring term 2025
• Contract/Hours: Permanent
• Key Stage: Primary inc. Nursery
• Salary Type: Teachers main pay scale
• Allowance Type: Other
• Hours of Work: Full time/Part time roles considered
• Contact e-mail address: info@freemantleschool.co.uk

Job/Person Summary

Freemantle CE Community Academy is a two-form entry primary and maintained nursery, catering for pupils from 3 to 11 years. We are looking for an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs to join our friendly and supportive team. Working closely with the leadership team, you'll use your leadership skills to manage SEND provision across the academy and to provide support to other staff. 

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified teacher with experience of working with children with special education needs
• Ideally qualified or prepared to work towards the SENCo qualification
• An effective team player with excellent communication skills
• Someone who is able to use their own initiative and lead a small team effectively
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• A warm and caring individual who truly puts our children first

Key duties:

• Help to develop and oversee the implementation of the school's SEND strategy and policy.
• Carry out assessments of pupils with SEND to identify needs and monitor progress - including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents.
• Work with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans.
• Provide regular updates on pupil progress through written reports and meetings with parents.
• Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEND.
• Support teachers to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEND.
• Support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom.
• Be instrumental in writing EHCP’s for children with complex SEND needs.
• Provide supervision for staff where required.
• Advise on the school budget and resources for SEND provision.

We can offer you:

• Happy, excited, polite and motivated children who are keen to please and eager to learn.
• A caring and friendly environment, committed to improving children’s life chances.
• Fulfilment in your role knowing you have made a difference to children’s lives.

• A supportive working environment.

Application Procedures:

Academy visits are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange this please contact us at info@freemantleschool.co.uk or phone us on 02380 227925. 

Application packs are available on the website (www.freemantleacademy.com) or by contacting the academy on the number above. Please return your completed form to: info@freemantleschool.co.uk  
 

Safer recruitment:
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Important Information regarding online searches: As part of the safer recruitment process, the academy will undertake a range of online checks using the information you provide on the application form for all candidates shortlisted for interview. The information will be securely stored as part of the recruitment process, and will then be destroyed.

All successful candidates for posts working with children and vulnerable adults will be subject to relevant Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks, references, health checks etc.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

SENCo Person Specification