About this role
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Degree or equivalent qualification.
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCo) or commitment to achieve within statutory timescales.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- NPQ SENDCO, NPQSL or other leadership qualification.
- Qualification or accredited training in Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
- Specialist SEND qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Successful teaching experience in a primary setting.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
- Experience implementing the SEND Code of Practice.
- Experience leading SEND provision or significant SEND responsibilities.
- Experience managing EHCP processes and annual reviews.
- Experience working with families and external agencies.
- Experience leading and developing support staff.
Desirable
- Previous SENDCo experience.
- Experience working within or alongside a Specialist Resource Provision.
- Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
- Experience working with Speech and Language Therapy services.
- Experience contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
- Strong knowledge of adaptive teaching and inclusive practice.
- Understanding of EHCP processes and statutory responsibilities.
- Knowledge of effective assessment and intervention strategies.
- Understanding of safeguarding requirements.
- Knowledge of child development and barriers to learning.
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
- Understanding of specialist provision models.
- Knowledge of current SEND research and evidence-informed practice.
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Ability to lead and inspire others.
- Ability to strategically plan, monitor and evaluate provision.
- Ability to use data to drive improvement.
- Ability to manage staff effectively and hold others to account.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to lead change successfully.
Desirable
- Experience leading a specialist provision or resource base.
- Experience managing budgets and resources.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong commitment to inclusion and equity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Resilient, adaptable and solution-focused.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
- Collaborative and reflective practitioner.
- High expectations for all pupils.
- Professional integrity and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Passion for developing specialist provision.
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning and innovation.