LGPS - Scale 4 point 11
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
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5 January 2025 Job overview
Are you looking for an exciting SENDCO career within an outstanding nursery on a secondary school site? Then we have the opportunity for you... To be aware of the settings responsibilities according to the SEND Code of Practice and ensure these are incorporated in the daily practice. Early identification and support of children with SEND. Following the graduated approach and implementing advice and strategies to improve children’s outcomes. Ensure all practitioners in the setting understand their responsibilities to children with SEN and the setting’s approach to identifying and meeting SEN. Advise and support colleagues. Ensure parents are closely involved throughout and that their insights inform action taken by the setting. Liaise with professionals or agencies beyond the setting, and ensure advice given by professionals is incorporated into the setting planning. Complete all necessary paperwork, referral reports, etc., in a timely and effective way. Organise and/or attend professional/parental meetings, including SEND Support plan meetings, transition meetings, etc. Continue continuous professional development through training and encourage staff to attend appropriate training. Ensure awareness of any changes to legislation regarding SEND. To ensure that all children with SEND have an up-to-date Passport to Success or Health and Care plan (EHCP) in place and that these are reviewed regularly with achievable targets set. To take lead in managing the provision for all SEND children. Follow all confidentiality and data protection rights. To promote the ethos of inclusive practice within the setting. To attend SENCO inclusion meetings and remain up to date on new developments. Support staff with additional observations and assessments of children’s learning and development and ensure differentiated planning meets the needs of that child.
About Casterton College Rutland
Casterton College Rutland Ryhall Road, Great Casterton, Stamford Rutland PE9 4AT United Kingdom +44 1780 762168 Casterton College Rutland is a co-educational secondary academy based in Great Casterton, Rutland, for students aged 11-16. The school is more than 75 years old. It has approximately 900 students and more than 50 classrooms. Casterton College Rutland offers excellent facilities, Wi-Fi throughout the school, and every classroom is fully equipped with an interactive whiteboard. There is also a theatre, drama/performing arts studio, and several practice rooms for students to access instrumental lessons. The science block has seven laboratories, and we have a large sports hall. A large library is well-stocked for students to access during the day. Principal : Carl Smith Values and vision : Casterton College Rutland believes that whether students are budding actors, sports stars, scientists, or politicians, the school has something to offer them. The academy thinks this broad, positive outlook is why its students have gone on to become national sports champions in judo, winners of major writing competitions, award-winning cooks, and artists who sell their work professionally. The secondary school also has a fantastic record in national maths challenges, cyber challenges, as well as a track record in nurturing potential Olympians. Ofsted report : “The principal’s excellent leadership inspires trust and confidence in the whole-school community. Leaders and managers have taken determined action in response to the previous inspection and successfully brought about rapid improvements. Attendance has improved for all groups of pupils. This is also the case for pupils who were persistently absent. Leaders and managers have very high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils’ behaviour is now outstanding. Pupils take pride in their appearance and conduct themselves in a mature and sensible manner in lessons and around the school.” View Casterton College Rutland’s latest Ofsted report. #J-18808-Ljbffr