Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-Ordinator.

Thorpe Primary School 

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-Ordinator.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly skilled SENDCo to join our successful school.

Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the SENDCo will play an integral role in determining the strategic development of SEND provision within the school.

As a non-class based SENDCo, they will provide leadership and direction for developing excellence in every aspect of the school’s SEND responsibilities in relation to the SEND Code.

They will be responsible for the leadership of support staff and will also lead our ‘Potter Room’ provision for children with specialist needs. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven ability to deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning for all pupils, including those with specialist or SEMH need-A proven record of raising progress and attainment for pupils with SEND
• An ability to plan strategically and build on existing quality practice
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and SEND Code of Practice
• The knowledge and experience to provide professional guidance to colleagues and to work closely with staff, parents and other  agencies
• The National SENCo Award or a willingness to complete it

Thorpe Primary School is a wonderful, multi-cultural school where children feel safe, happy and secure. Working with us, we can offer you:

• Salary U3 £46,525 plus SEN Allowance.
• Employer Pension contribution of 23.68% meaning we will save together for your retirement 
• Life Assurance 
• Occupational sick pay protecting you and your family 
• Over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners Perkbox 
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 
• On-site flu vaccinations every Autumn 
• Free on-site car parking 
• A weekly free school meal when eating with children 
• Amazing children and a supportive passionate team
• Support and guidance available from the PKAT Trust Director of SEND
• Regular Trust SENDCo network meetings
• Access to Provision Map EduKey too 

Please do come and meet our team and find out more about the role! 

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.? 

Please follow the link to apply https://www.pkat.co.uk/vacancies

Closing Date: 3pm Friday 26th April 2024 

If we receive suitable applications before this date, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early and move to the Interview stage. 

Possible interview dates: 2nd / 3rd May 2024 

Start date: September 2024 

The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.