Special Needs (Sen) Coordinator

Job Summary
A special edu needs coord (SENCO) working with other teachers and parents to make sure the needs of children with special needs are met effectively
Minimum Qualification:
MBA / MSc
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
7 years
Job Description
Have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision
Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability
Ensure that the SEN policy is put into practice, and that the objectives of this policy are reflected in the school improvement plan
Provide guidance to colleagues on teaching pupils with SEN or a disability, and advise on the graduated approach to SEN support
Advise on the use of the school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff deployment
Be aware of the provision in the local offer
Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies as appropriate
Be a key point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority
Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability
Implement and lead intervention groups for pupils with SEN, and evaluate their effectiveness
Identify a pupil’s SEN
Co-ordinate provision that meets the pupil’s needs, and monitor its effectiveness
Secure relevant services for the pupil
Ensure records are maintained and kept up to date
Review the education, health and care plan with parents or carers and the pupil
Communicate regularly with parents or carers
Ensure that if the pupil transfers to another school, all relevant information is safely conveyed to it, and support a smooth transition for the pupil
Promote the pupil’s inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities and extra-curricular activities
Work with the designated teacher for looked-after children, where a looked-after pupil has SEN or a disability