OPERATION OF THE SEND POLICY AND CO-ORDINATION OF PROVISION

• Support early and accurate identification and assessment of special educational needs
• Maintain an accurate SEND register
• Work in partnership with parents and families who have a child with SEND
• Advise on the graduated approach to SEND support
• Ensure the cycle of Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) is used to inform provision and meet individual needs
• Co-ordinate additional provision that meets students’ needs, and monitor its effectiveness
• Coordinate the use of a Provision Map (Edukey or equivalent) and ensure it is being used effectively to develop individual learning plans and record, track and monitor the effectiveness of interventions
• Support person-centred, relational approaches, involving pupils and parents in all aspects of SEND provision
• Be aware of the provision in the Local Authorities local offer
• Work with early years/feeder primary providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies and be a key point of contact for external agencies
• Work in partnership with students, parents and other professionals to ensure the needs of students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are fully met and meet statutory requirements
• Support transition at all stages for pupils with SEND
• Ensure records of pupils with SEND are kept up to date

Leading and managing staff

• Advise and contribute to all aspects of effective SEND continuing professional development for staff (including leading training and coaching)
• Establish opportunities for staff to review the needs, progress and targets of pupils with SEND
• Lead and manage teaching assistants working with pupils with SEND
• Lead staff appraisals and review staff performance on an ongoing basis

Teaching and learning

• Support staff to implement inclusive Quality First Teaching (QFT), adapting teaching as necessary, to ensure every student is included in all aspects of learning.
• Collect and analyse assessment data on SEND to demonstrate progress and inform practice
• Implement intervention groups for pupils with SEND, and evaluate their effectiveness
• Support subject leaders to implement a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum in line with Anthem’s curriculum vision for SEND
• Promote the students’ inclusion in the school community and access to extra-curricular activities
• Ensure appropriate Access Arrangements are in place, to support pupil need in public examinations, and all paperwork submitted correctly

Additional responsibilities and general requirements

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct
• Show commitment to the school, promote an inclusive ethos and equal opportunities for all in the school community, opposing strongly any form of discrimination
• Attend and participate in relevant training sharing the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues
• Participate in the school’s appraisal and professional development scheme, ensuring that objectives are set and met within the agreed time-scale
• Undertake any professional duties commensurate with the grade of the post, reasonably delegated to him/her by the Headteacher
• Network and share good practice with other Anthem Trust SENCo’s

This role will also include 1 day per week teaching
This job description will be supported by the school improvement plan which will identify key distinct tasks and responsibilities for this role in the school year. These will be derived from ongoing school self-evaluation and other local/national priorities. The postholder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding procedures.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem Schools Trust, who together create ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
Located in South Oxfordshire, Abbey Woods caters for approximately 170 pupils, aged 3 to 11. It is situated in beautiful and spacious grounds, and we are an easy commute from the surrounding towns such as Abingdon, Didcot and Wallingford, along with good transport links to Oxford and Reading.
We are very proud of our small friendly school, we aim for high standards and outstanding achievement in a creative and fun environment. We encourage children to be successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
The emotional wellbeing of every child is also an essential part of our ethos. We nurture and help our children to learn how to be happy, enjoy meaningful relationships with family and friends, and live their lives without fear or worry.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality special educational needs provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils. The role will include 2 days per week as classroom teacher.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The SENCo, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) policy and provision in the school
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability (SEND)
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies

Main duties

Additional responsibilities and general requirements

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct
• Show commitment to the school, promote an inclusive ethos and equal opportunities for all in the school community, opposing strongly any form of discrimination
• Attend and participate in relevant training sharing the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues
• Participate in the school’s appraisal and professional development scheme, ensuring that objectives are set and met within the agreed time-scale
• Undertake any professional duties commensurate with the grade of the post, reasonably delegated to him/her by the Headteacher
• Network and share good practice with other Anthem Trust SENCo’