Dunbar Education is recruiting for a SENDCo to join a primary school in St Albans.
This role is for 3 days a week with full responsibilities.
Overview of the Role:
- Lead and manage the provision for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they have the support needed to thrive in the school environment.
- Work closely with the leadership team, teachers, and parents to develop and implement SEN strategies that are tailored to each child's needs.
- Be responsible for writing, managing, and reviewing EHCPs, ensuring that pupils receive appropriate and effective support.
- Collaborate with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for SEN pupils.
- Support staff through training and guidance to ensure they have the tools and knowledge to work effectively with SEN pupils.
- Drive inclusion, ensuring all children have an active role in the school community.
What We're Looking For:
- Either:
- An experienced SENDCo who has completed the National Award for Special Educational Needs (or is in the process of completing it).
- A highly effective class teacher with a strong interest in SEN who is keen to complete the award.
- Someone who is organised, works to deadlines, and has high expectations of both staff and pupils.
- A nurturing, caring individual who is enthusiastic about inclusion and ensuring every child can succeed.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
- An understanding of the importance of having a clear strategy for SEN and being proactive in supporting both children and staff.
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
- Flexibility with a 3-day SENDCo role, with the option to work additional days.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive school environment where inclusion and teamwork are at the heart of everything.
If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. Alternatively, if you know of someone who may be interested, we offer £250 as a referral scheme.
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions, please refer to our website.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
