SENDCo

SENDCo – Begdale School, Begdale Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AZ Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 | Full Time (40 hours/week) Purpose of the Role To lead and coordinate the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive personalised, high-quality support that enables them to achieve their potential. The SENDCO will champion inclusive practice, work collaboratively with staff and external agencies, and model professional integrity and the EPIC values as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct. At Begdale School We are a small school which effectively supports children through their educational journey. Our pupils may have previously experienced significant and prolonged periods of disengagement and/or disaffection in their education. This may have impacted negatively upon their previous levels of achievement and motivation to succeed at school. We are committed to making sure that all pupils learn and are engaged in a meaningful and worthwhile education, which provides them with the means to enjoy achievement, success, and increased independence. Key Responsibilities Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school Complete Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCP’s in line with the SEND code of practice Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability. Oversee the looked after pupils within the school Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies Advise on the use of school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff development Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources Lead on interventions that will support all pupils Quality assurance of Teaching and Lear