The SENDCo & Pastoral Worker plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive high-quality, inclusive support that enables them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role is integral to upholding the school’s vision of nurturing a caring, inclusive community rooted in Christian values where every pupil is valued and supported to reach their full potential. The postholder will coordinate SEND provision, promote positive behaviour, improve attendance, and work closely with parents and external agencies to remove barriers to learning in an inner-city, diverse, and high-deprivation context. 

We are looking to appoint a person who:

• Holds  an NPQ SENCO, or a willingness to complete t
• Has experience within middle management and implementation of SEND
• A good knowledge of Child Safeguarding and the SEN code of practice
• Ability to plan and evaluate  interventions, using data analyses skills to review EHCP pupil and inform plans for provision
• is DLS trained
• Is able to work alongside leaders and parents/ cares to improve attendance
• Will support and further develop our Christian ethos and values
• Has effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Has an understanding of teaching and learning
• Has a good understanding of curriculum
• Can speak fluent English as in accordance with part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)

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