Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo)

We welcome your interest in the position of Special Education Needs Co-ordinator at St Joseph's Catholic School. St Joseph's Catholic School is looking to appoint a compassionate, committed and aspirational individual to lead the educational needs of our pupils who require additional learning support.

Our School

Our school encourages and guides each of its pupils to develop their own unique gifts and talents.

By providing a broad range of learning experiences and a supportive and nurturing environment, our pupils enter the world as confident, rounded individuals, with high expectations of themselves and the self-belief, skills, and attributes to achieve their true potential.

Everyone in school is here for a purpose, to learn each day, and to widen their knowledge, experience, and imaginative understanding.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Strategic direction and development of SEN provision.


• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all pupils with Statement of Special Needs.


• Use of Wiltshire GRSS (Wiltshire Graduated Response to SEND Support) to assess pupil need.


• Use of Wiltshire OPAL (Ordinarily Available Provision for All Learners) to identify expected provision.


• Management of provision map software for pupil needs and provision tracking.


• Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils.


• Liaise with staff, parents, carers, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision.


• To liaise with parents, feeder schools, external agencies, exam boards, alternative, education providers to access the appropriate provisions and resources for SEN pupils.


• Influencing the whole Teaching and Learning Policy to promote aspects of inclusive teaching.


What we can offer to candidates

• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard


• Free onsite Parking


• Discounted gym membership


• Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments


• Access to discount scheme which includes over 300 stores


• Cycle to Work Scheme - current schemes allow eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is "sacrificed" to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.


• A supportive and driven team of teachers and support staff


How to apply

All documents including the Job Pack and application form are available on our website https://sjcs.org.uk/current-vacancies/ Further information requests or completed applications should be sent to Kate Snell, HR and Staff Wellbeing Officer E: ksn@sjcs.org.uk T:

Visits to our school would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact Mrs Kate Snell on the above number to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school will conduct online searches through Google for all shortlisted applicants. All new staff must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What we can offer to candidates

• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard


• Free onsite Parking


• Discounted gym membership


• Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments


• Access to discount scheme which includes over 300 stores


• Cycle to Work Scheme - current schemes allow eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is "sacrificed" to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.


• A supportive and driven team of teachers and support staff