Job Description
The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) is responsible for coordinating and supporting the provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role involves promoting inclusive practice, ensuring individual needs are identified and met, and supporting all learners to achieve their full potential.
The SENCO works collaboratively with staff, parents and carers, and external professionals to develop appropriate strategies, monitor progress and ensure that children and young people receive the support they need to access learning and participate fully in their educational setting.
Skills and Qualifications needed
- Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and disabilities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
- A commitment to inclusion, equality and supporting individual needs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately.
- A proactive, flexible and supportive approach to problem-solving
Qualifications
- The National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO), or the relevant mandatory SENCO qualification.
- Experience of leading or coordinating SEND provision.
- Experience of contributing to or coordinating EHCP processes and annual reviews.
- Experience of staff training, coaching and professional development.
- Experience of analysing data and evaluating the impact of interventions
