REQUIREMENTS
- Ability
to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and
safeguarding of children.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified
Teacher Status (QTS). - Degree
or equivalent qualification. - National
Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCo) or commitment to achieve within
statutory timescales. - Evidence
of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- NPQ SENDCO,
NPQSL or other leadership qualification. - Qualification
or accredited training in Speech, Language and Communication Needs. - Specialist
SEND qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Successful
teaching experience in a primary setting. - Experience
supporting pupils with SEND. - Experience
implementing the SEND Code of Practice. - Experience
leading SEND provision or significant SEND responsibilities. - Experience
managing EHCP processes and annual reviews. - Experience
working with families and external agencies. - Experience
leading and developing support staff.
Desirable
- Previous
SENDCo experience. - Experience
working within or alongside a Specialist Resource Provision. - Experience
supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. - Experience
working with Speech and Language Therapy services. - Experience
contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Excellent
understanding of the SEND Code of Practice. - Strong
knowledge of adaptive teaching and inclusive practice. - Understanding
of EHCP processes and statutory responsibilities. - Knowledge
of effective assessment and intervention strategies. - Understanding
of safeguarding requirements. - Knowledge
of child development and barriers to learning.
Desirable
- Advanced
knowledge of Speech, Language and Communication Needs. - Understanding
of specialist provision models. - Knowledge
of current SEND research and evidence-informed practice.
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Ability
to lead and inspire others. - Ability
to strategically plan, monitor and evaluate provision. - Ability
to use data to drive improvement. - Ability
to manage staff effectively and hold others to account. - Strong
organisational and time-management skills. - Ability
to lead change successfully.
Desirable
- Experience
leading a specialist provision or resource base. - Experience
managing budgets and resources.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong
commitment to inclusion and equity. - Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills. - Resilient,
adaptable and solution-focused. - Ability
to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff. - Collaborative
and reflective practitioner. - High
expectations for all pupils. - Professional
integrity and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Passion
for developing specialist provision. - Commitment
to ongoing professional learning and innovation.
