SENDCO

Qualified teacher status

National Award for SEND Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment

Degree

Teaching experience

Experience of working at a whole-school level

Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning

Experience of conducting training/leading INSET

• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

• Understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and of effective intervention strategies

• Ability to plan and evaluate interventions

• Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to inform provision planning

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build effective working relationships

• Ability to influence and negotiate

• Good record-keeping skills

  • Commitment to getting the best outcomes for pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

  • Commitment to equal opportunities and securing good outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability

  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

  • Commitment to safeguarding and equality