SENCO

About the Role:

The Governors are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated

person to complement our hard-working and friendly team at Boroughbridge

Primary School and Nursery.

This could be the role for you if you:

• Are

looking for an exciting and rewarding position where you will be supported

by the Headteacher and Governing Board

• Want

the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the realisation of a

shared vision and strategy for inclusion and SEND provision

• Have

a passion for ensuring that every child achieves their full potential and

receives the support they need to thrive

• Can

inspire and motivate pupils, staff and all other members of the school

community

• Have

a strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice and are committed to

promoting high-quality teaching for all pupils

• Are

able to work effectively with families, external agencies and colleagues

to secure the best outcomes for children with additional needs

• Have

excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills and are keen

to develop and lead SEND provision across the school

The successful candidate will:

• Be

passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their

full potential.

• Have

experience of working as a SENCo in a primary school setting.

• Hold

the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)

• Have

a secure understanding of SEND processes, provision mapping and funding

arrangements.

• Have

a calm, nurturing and child-centred approach.

• Be

able to communicate effectively and share information clearly with class

teachers, support staff and external agencies.

• Have

experience of working closely with parents and carers to ensure positive

outcomes for children.

• Have

experience of planning and delivering SEND-related CPD and supporting

colleagues to develop inclusive practice.

• Have

the ability to establish constructive working relationships with pupils,

parents/carers, colleagues and outside agencies.

• Have

excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to maintain

accurate and confidential records.

• Be

committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring that pupils with additional

needs are able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

• Demonstrate

strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in

a busy school environment.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs

and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils are able to access a broad

and balanced curriculum and achieve their full potential.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the SENCo will

contribute to the strategic leadership and development of the school,

championing inclusion and ensuring that pupils with SEND are able to thrive and

achieve their full potential.

To work collaboratively with staff, families and external

agencies to promote inclusion, raise achievement and secure positive outcomes

for all pupils.