Part Time SENCO
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3EA |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 08d7fca4-6a21-4aff-b83c-bf4434baa5a4 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB PURPOSE
The SENDCo, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:
Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the STPCD
Ensuring Individual Education Plans are in place and reviewed on a regular basis
Making referrals and applications for Early Years inclusion Funding and Grants
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Strategic development of SEN policy and provision
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
Make sure the SEN policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the school improvement plan (SIP)
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s policy and practice
Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and suggest changes to make use of funding more effective
Liaise with other professionals from outside services and agencies
To arrange, organise and review support for individual children
Make observations and implement support and strategies for the best outcomes for the children
Ensure paperwork is submitted in a timely manner for EHCP applications and annual reviews
OPERATION OF SEN POLCY AND CO-ORDINATION OF PROVISION
Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map
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
Be a key point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority (LA)
Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS WITH SEN OR A DISABILITY
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 (EHCP) with parents or carers and the pupil
Communicate regularly with parents or carers
Ensure if the pupil transfers to another school, all relevant information is 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
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Work with the Headteacher and governors to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
Prepare and review information the governing board is required to publish
Contribute to the school improvement plan and whole-school policy
Identify training needs for staff and how to meet these needs
Lead INSET for staff
Share procedural information, such as the school’s SEN policy
Promote an ethos and culture that supports the school’s SEN policy and promotes good outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability
To take on the Deputy Safeguarding Lead Role
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Senco will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.
What the school offers its staff
Wellbeing support and some flexibility.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
JOB PURPOSE
The SENDCo, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:
Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the STPCD
Ensuring Individual Education Plans are in place and reviewed on a regular basis
Making referrals and applications for Early Years inclusion Funding and Grants
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Strategic development of SEN policy and provision
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
Make sure the SEN policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the school improvement plan (SIP)
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s policy and practice
Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and suggest changes to make use of funding more effective
Liaise with other professionals from outside services and agencies
To arrange, organise and review support for individual children
Make observations and implement support and strategies for the best outcomes for the children
Ensure paperwork is submitted in a timely manner for EHCP applications and annual reviews
OPERATION OF SEN POLCY AND CO-ORDINATION OF PROVISION
Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map
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
Be a key point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority (LA)
Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS WITH SEN OR A DISABILITY
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 (EHCP) with parents or carers and the pupil
Communicate regularly with parents or carers
Ensure if the pupil transfers to another school, all relevant information is 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
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Work with the Headteacher and governors to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
Prepare and review information the governing board is required to publish
Contribute to the school improvement plan and whole-school policy
Identify training needs for staff and how to meet these needs
Lead INSET for staff
Share procedural information, such as the school’s SEN policy
Promote an ethos and culture that supports the school’s SEN policy and promotes good outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability
To take on the Deputy Safeguarding Lead Role
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Senco will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.
What the school offers its staff
Wellbeing support and some flexibility.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.