Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Downsell Primary School
Salary: L3 (salary negotiable depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 12th February 2025
Start Date: April 2025 or September 2025 (Negotiable)
Interview: Week commencing 24th February 2025

ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a confident and inspiring leader who is passionate about Inclusion? We are seeking to appoint a passionate, dynamic and inspirational SENDCO to work with our school community. We are offering the unique opportunity to join us as a SENDCO to lead, develop and support effective practice for pupils with particular learning needs to ensure these are 
addressed in the most effective way.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the provision of high-quality support for students with special educational needs, ensuring they receive individualised and effective interventions. You will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of inclusion across the school. You will help create inclusive learning environments while monitoring student progress and provide strategies to support pupils with a variety of needs to meet the school’s aspirational expectations. 

We offer a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a positive impact on our pupil’s learning journeys. If you are passionate about inclusion and student wellbeing, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The successful candidate will join a creative, vibrant and supportive team of leaders and colleagues with excellent educational standards. 

Our new SENDCO will have:
❖ Qualified Teacher Status (Primary or Secondary trained).
❖ Qualified to degree level.
❖ Recent experience working as SENDCo/Inclusion Leader/SEN Teacher
❖ Commitments to helping all pupils reach their full potential.
❖ Is dedicated and driven towards improving outcomes for every child and is passionate about raising standards for all pupils.
❖ Ability to plan and design exciting and engaging lessons and schemes of work.
❖ An excellent knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and the SEN Code of Practice
❖ An understanding of how to set high standards and aspirations as well as the commitment to     relentlessly maintaining these.
❖ Able to think creatively and practically when trying to achieve an objective.
❖ Excellent communication skills.

We can offer:
❖ A creative, welcoming and supportive team 
❖ Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn 
❖ Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues 
❖ A well informed and supportive Governing Body who are committed to the development of all staff 
❖ Supportive parents with high aspirations of children and our school 
❖ Staff Benefits
o Occupational Sickness Pay
o Family Friendly Policies and Procedure
o Tax free bike schemes
o Benefits scheme: Sodexo
o Leisure Centre Discount (Better Leisure Centre)
o Employee Credit Union
o Private Medical Care

Visits to the school are essential and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 020 85560103.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

Contact information
Serap Ciftci (School Business Manager)
sbm@downsellprimary.waltham.sch.uk
Telephone: 020 85560103