SENCo

Job Introduction

We the pupils at Freemantle have told our teachers about the person ‘we’ are looking for to join our Freemantle family. We have told teachers that we are looking for an inspirational lifelong learner who sees nurturing and inclusion as an entitlement for all pupils and staff. 

The pupils view themselves as motivated, excited and courageous, all things that we as a staff agree with. Our core school value is fellowship, so pupils tell us they are looking for the right person to join the family and champion their needs. 

We are looking for an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting us with all our needs and someone who ‘really cares’. We are seeking someone who will work closely with the leadership team, who will use their leadership skills to manage SEND provision across the academy and to provide support to our family and community. 

 The successful candidate will be: 

• A warm and caring individual who truly puts our children first 
• A qualified teacher with experience of working with children with special education needs 
• Qualified or working 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 and empathetic relationships with pupils, staff and parents 

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. 
• Proactively 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, training and modelling 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, collating information and evidencing EHCP’s for children with complex SEND needs. Provide supervision and guidance for staff where required. Advise on the school budget and resources for SEND provision. 
• Fulfilment in your role knowing you have made a difference to children’s lives. 
• A supportive working environment.

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. 

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 

SENCo Person Specification

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.