Job title: SEN-CO – Inclusion Lead. 
Location: Birmingham. 
Start date: January 2023.  
Position: Full Time, Permanent. 
Salary or salary scale: MPS/UPS +TLR. 

Introduction

Aquinas Education are looking for a full-time SEN-CO – Inclusion Lead for a school based in Birmingham to start in January 2023.

Job Purpose/Overall statement

• To undertake the leadership and organisation of special needs throughout the school, including pupils with SEN, disabilities, EAL + G+T.
• To be a member of the school’s senior management team and to be accountable for the progress of pupils on the SEN register.
• To contribute to the SIP as part of the SMT, identifying needs of SEND, setting targets and developing action plans.
• To liaise with parent governors and other agencies as appropriate to promote positive links with the wider community.

Strategic direction and development of Inclusion

• To support staff within the school with pupil welfare, pupil well-being and behaviour management.
• To liaise with and support staff in overcoming problems that affect learning.
• To work with other designated professionals to raise educational expectations of all pupils.
• To work with designated professionals to monitor identified cohorts/groups of pupils.
• To develop implement and monitor mapping for all children on the special needs register in consultation with the Headteacher to take responsibility for inclusion across the school.
• To develop and implement policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement through effective teaching and learning.
• To have enthusiasm for inclusion which motivates and supports other staff and encourages a shared understanding of the contribution this area can make to all aspects of pupils’ lives.

Teaching and learning

• To undertake responsibility for teaching and learning in relation to SEND, EAL, G&T, and Behaviour in consultation with the SMT.
• To provide an outstanding role model as a classroom practitioner.
• To display flair and creativity in engaging, enthusing and challenging groups of pupils;
  • a) Set up programs of work for individual children, assess progress and make recommendations.
  • b) To compile and maintain the school’s SEN register and oversee the records of all SEN pupils, development of EHC plans.
• To ensure that teachers are aware of the implications of equality of opportunity for all pupils with SEND.

Leading and Managing Staff:

With specific reference to pupils with SEND, EAL, G&T and Behaviour

• To assist with the planning of professional development of all staff.
• To demonstrate an excellent ability to advise and support other teachers.
• To provide clear feedback, good support and sound advice to others.
• To provide examples, coaching and training to help others become more effective in their teaching.
• To help others evaluate the impact of their teaching on raising pupils achievement.
• To enable all teachers to achieve expertise in planning and teaching through example, support and by leading or providing high-quality professional development opportunities.
• To ensure that the Headteacher, SMT and governors are well informed about policies, plans, priorities and targets and that these are properly incorporated into the SIP for special needs.
• In consultation with the Headteacher for the deployment of teaching assistants.
• Line management of the T.A’s.

Effective Deployment of Resources

• To support the Headteacher and the leadership team by maintaining efficient and effective management and organisation of learning resources, by developing or identifying new resources including ICT applications to the curriculum.
• To be aware and respond appropriately to any health and safety issues raised by materials, practice or accommodation related to the curriculum for pupils with SEN.
• To support the Headteacher and leadership team by maintaining efficient and effective management of the budget for their area of responsibility.
• To take on any additional responsibility which might from time to time be determined.

Accountability

• To be responsible to the Headteacher and the governing body.
• To be responsible for the supervision of the designated teaching and support staff.

The School

We are a 2-form entry school in Birmingham. We wish to appoint a highly motivated practitioner to lead the development of outstanding SEND provision across our school.

We are looking for someone who:-

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Has an understanding of how children learn and of barriers to learning.
• Is able to support staff in the planning and delivering of learning for the needs of different groups or individuals.
• Will work closely with children and parents on a range of interventions and strategies to support and challenge children’s learning.
• Is committed to working strategically as part of the leadership team.
• Is either working as an Inclusion Leader or who is looking to obtain the role and undertake the National Award for SENCO’s.

We can offer:-

• Happy, enthusiastic children who are proud of their school.
• A supportive, hardworking staff team.
• A commitment to provide high quality CPD opportunities.
• A positive working environment.

How to apply:

If you are ready for the next step in your career as a SEN-CO – Inclusion Lead at this great school in Birmingham, please send your cv and a covering letter via email to Jacob Brandon at Education.

01159 244 788 | 07494 454 450
jacob@aquinaseducation.co.uk

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Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

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