SENCO - Immediate Start

SEND Inclusion Support is recruiting for an experienced SENCO to take on a key leadership role within a primary education setting in the Wigan area.

The successful candidate will lead and develop SEND and EAL provision, support Teaching Assistants and work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, families, the Local Authority and external agencies.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading SEND and EAL provision
• Supporting and developing Teaching Assistants
• Monitoring pupil progress and outcomes
• Supporting staff with inclusive teaching and learning
• Overseeing SEND assessment, intervention and provision
• Supporting statutory assessment and EHCP processes
• Liaising with families, the Local Authority and external agencies
• Contributing to the monitoring and development of teaching and learning

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Relevant degree
• National SENCO qualification
• Evidence of further effective professional development

Essential Experience

Applicants must have:

• At least four years' teaching experience within a primary setting
• Experience as an outstanding teacher
• A proven track record of raising educational standards
• Experience using data to set targets and raise standards
• Experience managing or leading a team
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation
• Experience applying for statutory assessment
• Experience assessing pupils with SEND and EAL
• Experience with statutory testing and access arrangements
• Experience working with Children’s Services
• Experience working with Local Authority services
• Experience engaging difficult-to-reach families

Candidates should also have an excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection and an in-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.

Apply

If you are an experienced SENCO who meets the above requirements and is available for an immediate start in the Wigan area, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for further information and a confidential discussion about the role.

Safeguarding

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and verification of qualifications, where applicable.