260624E SENDCO

post: sendco

location: ace exeter, 1a pinbrook industrial estate, chancel lane, pinhoe, exeter, ex4 8ju

fte salary range: mps1 - ups3 + sen min - £32,916 - £51,047 + £2,787

actual annual salary: £16,458 - £25,523 + £1,393

contract type: permanent, part time,

contract hours: 19.5hrs per week, monday to friday

for this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

to see more about the school please see our applicant pack - ace schools applicant pack.

as a teacher you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery, is fully committed to raising attainment and acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards. You will be focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our pupils in terms of externally accredited qualifications and in personal development.

as senco you will provide early intervention to enhance curriculum attainment and social inclusion. The role will predominantly be non‑teaching, with some involvement in interventions and classroom‑based support to promote inclusive practice through modelling of effective strategies and provision.

a key aspect of the role will be to prepare paperwork, arrange assessments, referrals, reviews and consultations with staff and other professionals, linking directly with students and families in a child‑centred, collaborative model of working, including contributing towards statutory processes as appropriate.

you will be joining a team of sencos who work with our assistant head responsible for send to provide support across our ten sites. You will predominantly be working at our exeter and wrap plymouth sites.

to be an outstanding teaching and learning practitioner who is able to model and lead by example, offering advice and support to other staff.

use a trauma informed approach to positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect which allows students to feel safe and secure and promotes their self‑esteem.

maintain/establish good order and discipline among the students and safeguard their health and safety.

recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, including challenging stereotyped views and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures.

contribute to the work of the department teaching teams.

be a role model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct.

establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff.

keep up‑to‑date with research and developments in pedagogy.

provide advice to bases to facilitate staff addressing the particular language, communication, cognitive, social and developmental needs of individuals or groups of children.

co‑deliver above interventions with individuals and groups to improve learning outcomes, participation, inclusion and enhance ace provision.

to assess / monitor and evaluate identified children’s baseline and progress.

to provide oral and written assessments and reports regarding pupils progress as necessary.

to disseminate inclusive practice through training, advice and modelling appropriate teaching strategies (individual and group).

to promote effective transitions for targeted pupils.

to provide relevant resources and strategies to support parents as appropriate.

children & families:

to assess, monitor and regularly review children’s individual educational needs in consultation with parents / carers and other professionals.

to work closely with the base team to devise and develop learning programmes for pupils in consultation with professionals and parents.

to provide records and reports describing pupils needs and progress.

to liaise with parents through reports, formal and informal contact.

to provide training opportunities for parents as appropriate.

other agencies:

to encourage a co‑ordinated approach with other agencies to support individual pupils and…