The Trust SENDCo leads SEND across all three schools of the Lubavitch Multi Academy Trust. The post oversees day-to-day provision in each school, covering EHC assessments, annual reviews and work with outside agencies. It runs Monday to Thursday, full days, and includes the EAL lead role, kept separate from SEND. Candidates need the National Award for SEND coordination or NPQ for SENCOs, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Oversee SEND provision day to day in each school and shape its strategic development with the CEO and Heads of School
- Lead the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review) for pupils on SEN support and quality-assure Individual Support Plans
- Identify pupils who may need an EHC needs assessment and prepare high-quality applications and evidence
- Lead annual reviews for every pupil with an EHC plan, on time and properly recorded
- Act as key contact for parents and carers, involving them at every stage
- Train, support and lead staff, including those delivering interventions
- Observe and give feedback on SEND provision and adaptive teaching
- Liaise with the local authority, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, health, social care and other agencies
- Support smooth transitions into and out of the schools for pupils with SEND
- Keep accurate, detailed SEND records and write termly reports on provision and outcomes
- Help the Trust meet its Equality Act 2010 duties, including reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
- Lead on EAL, keeping this distinct from SEND
Qualifications
- National Award for SEND coordination or NPQ for SENCOs
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
What's offered
- Direct access to senior leadership
- Support of three Heads of School
- CPD commitment for all staff
- Support to complete the NPQ for SENCOs where needed
- Small, friendly schools with a strong ethos and well-behaved pupils
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
