SENCO

The Governors of Meersbrook Bank Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly caring and motivated individual to undertake this crucial role in our school.

Our school is a welcoming community and was rated good again in our last Ofsted inspection. We have a strong commitment to raising attainment and ensuring all children achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on our creative, inclusive curriculum.

• a good understanding of SEND
• a proven record of good/outstanding practice in education
• high expectations of children’s achievements regardless of their starting points
• the skills to establish successful provision for SEND children throughout the school
• the ability to work in partnership, communicating effectively with children, parents, staff and governors
• a strong commitment to safeguarding our most vulnerable pupils
• a commitment to a child-centred philosophy that values a broad and balanced curriculum
• the ability to inspire and motivate children
• commitment to professionally develop and to lead in-house professional development to further develop SEND practice across the school
• experience of a range of inclusive approaches which will allow children with additional needs to thrive and make progress
• the skills to lead regular SEND review meetings with parents which celebrates progress and children’s achievements as well as setting appropriate next steps for their development
• excellent communication and inter-personal skills and to work effectively as part of a team