Overview

Position Title: SENCO

Company: City Of York

Location: York, England, UK

Job Description:

We are a well resourced team, with nine Teaching Assistants and an Attendance and Engagement Officer.

Responsibilities:

  • This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Deputy Headteacher who is an experienced SENCo.

  •   A key responsibility of this role is to lead the Inclusion Team and have responsibility and autonomy for SEND provision and outcomes across the school.

  • Holding the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination would be advantageous.

  • Additionally, the SENCo will take responsibility for identifying needs and implementing and reviewing support plans for all pupils with SEND, including those with an Education Health Care Plan.

  • This will involve assessing the starting point of pupils and reviewing the impact of interventions as well as ensuring compliance with statutory duties.

Requirements:

  • The Inclusion Team undertakes extensive CPD through our online provider Educare in addition to training provided by the local Specialist Teaching Team.

  • We also develop our skills and knowledge through whole school initiatives and have opportunities to collaborate and share good practice.