SENDCo (Level 7)

Purpose of the post:

• Lead and coordinate the complete SEND journey, maintaining compliance with statutory duties as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice 2015, Equality Act 2010 and Children and Families Act 2014
• Ensure pupils with SEND are identified, assessed and supported through the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review) and coordinate EHCP provision
• Be familiar with JCQ requirements and qualified to assess Exam Access Arrangements.
• Ensure high-quality, inclusive and trauma-informed practice, embedding a consistent, whole-school approach
• Build strong partnerships with families, staff and external professionals to secure tailored support and successful outcomes for every student

Responsibilities of the Post:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for SEND across the school, ensuring statutory compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding requirements and agreed deadlines.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of the school’s SEND strategy, policy and provision, maintaining a clear strategic overview of outcomes for young people with SEND.
• Act as the first point of contact for SEND-related queries, working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers and external agencies to secure effective support for young people.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of SEND provision, including the graduated approach, EHCP implementation and the delivery of high-quality, targeted interventions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SEND records, including the SEND Register, provision maps, ILPs, one-page profiles and relevant systems (e.g. Eduspot), ensuring information is shared appropriately with staff and parents/carers.
• Lead assessment, monitoring and review processes for pupils with SEND, including Annual Reviews, ensuring statutory timescales are met and documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Provide professional guidance, training and support to staff to promote inclusive, high-quality teaching, effective behaviour management and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Work closely with the Head of Inclusion, SLT and external professionals to support admissions, referrals, provision planning and EHCP processes.
• Keep up to date with national and local SEND guidance, JCQ Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments, advising staff and contributing to SEND reporting and quality assurance.
• Promote inclusion and equal access to the curriculum, wider school life and enrichment opportunities for all young people with SEND.

Support to the Head of Inclusion

• Meet regularly to review admissions, referrals and provision planning.
• Contribute to the development of provision maps and proposals in response to referrals.
• Respond to requests for information and EHCP consultations within statutory and organisational timescales.

School Leadership Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the School Leadership Team, modelling high-quality teaching, inclusive practice and professional conduct.
• Line manage and support Teaching Assistants through appraisal, supervision and CPD.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning, behaviour support, attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Support quality assurance, policy implementation and compliance with statutory requirements, inspections and audits.

Leadership and Professional Responsibilities:

• Line manage and coach support staff through appraisal, supervision and CPD.
• Model high expectations, inclusive practice and professional conduct aligned with school and company values.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Uphold and contribute to the development of ES policies, procedures and staff code of conduct.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuous professional development.
• Access 1:1 coaching and support.
• Provide timely responses to emails or requests for information.
• Manage your online calendar and ensure important deadlines are met, seeking support where required.
• Attend all scheduled company training days, team coaching, INSET Days and meetings as required.
• Attend ES Team Awards ceremony held annually each December.
• HuddersfieldUndertake any other duties that may be required commensurate with the scale and function of the post

Safeguarding Statement

All adults working in, or on behalf of the school have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This includes responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn.

Please refer to the below document. This guidance applies to all schools and is for: headteachers, teaching staff and the wider workforce including volunteers; governors, directors and board members. It sets out theLiverpool legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in schools and colleges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2