Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the schools SEN policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability.
• Advising on a graduated approach to providing SEN Support.
• Liaising with parents of children with SEN.
• Liaising with other schools, external professionals and independent or voluntary bodies and being a key point of contact with external agencies.
• Liaising with potential next providers of education to ensure that pupils and their parents are informed about options and a smooth transition is planned.
• Working with the Headteacher and school governors to ensure that the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.
• Monitoring and evaluating provision and progress.
• Working with staff supporting them to try a variety of teaching approaches with students in their class with SEN needs.
• Delivering intervention sessions to individuals or small groups.

Skills and Expertise

• Experience as a SENDCO is desirable.
• Extensive experience of working successfully to support pupils with special educational needs.
• Hold or be willing to take The National Award for SEN Co-ordination.