SENCO

• Conduct provision audits.

At SWRAC, we empower individuals to thrive through practical and relevant educational programs. Our goal is to equip people with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to become resilient, confident, and independent. We aim for them to grow in education, secure employment, or engage in meaningful activities, live healthily, be active and responsible citizens, and ensure their safety.

Location:

Widnes, WA8 6DJ

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 a year

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people with SEND? We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SENCO to join our friendly team. Based at our Widnes Centre, you will also support our Southport and Bootle Centres, working collaboratively with learners, staff, families and external professionals to ensure every young person receives the support they need to reach their potential.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the SWRAC’s SEN strategy and policy with senior managers
• Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of SWRAC – this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.
• Carry out assessments of young people with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress – including observations in the classroom and meetings with tutors and parents.
• Work with classroom tutors, SWRAC senior managers, IQA team, ELSAs, parents, and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans.
• Attend and lead on Team Around the Learner meetings to ascertain progress and coordinate interventions.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to tutors and Learning Support Assistants on supporting young people with SEN.
• Support tutors to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for young people with SEN.
• Support tutors to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom.
• Advise resources for SEN provision.
• Maintain systems for keeping young people’s records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Analyse SWRAC, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEN and cascade information to colleagues.
• To facilitate and host annual reviews.
• Conduct provision audits.
• Deliver training to staff during inset days.
• Liaise with the Engagement Team to ensure support needs can be met prior to enrolment.
• Attend SENCO meetings and work towards the SEND Action Plan.
• Write statutory advice for EHC needs assessments and other reports.
• Any other duties as required, relevant to the role.

• NASENCO or NPQSENCO (Desirable)
• QTS
• English and maths at Level 2 or equivalent
• Teaching qualification Level 5 or above

• A strong commitment to raising educational attainment for young people with SEN, including working with learners directly and supporting other staff to do so
• Willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge and keep up to date with local and national policy and developments
• Be able to secure sufficient internal resources and secure the necessary support from external agencies
• Teamwork skills – to inspire and motivate other teachers, model good practice, and develop a whole college commitment to supporting learners with SEN
• Interpersonal skills – for building relationships with parents, teachers, and external professionals
• Written communication skills – for writing learning and support plans, reports on learner progress, and training and guidance for staff
• Organisation and time-management skills – needed for prioritising and balancing a busy and…