SENCO

Polaris Education – Becker School and Barraclough School

Full Time: SENCO Role

Basic Salary: £42,000

Benefits:
Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location:

2 days at Batley, 2 days at Huddersfield and one day visiting parents/attending meetings.

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so, Polaris Community could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people.

Becker School is located in Batley, Wakefield and is registered to support up to 40 children from age 5 to 13. Barraclough School located in Edgerton, Huddersfield supports up to 40. Across our schools we support children with a range of diagnoses including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), trauma‑related issues, anxiety, Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), as well as Communication and Interaction, Cognition, and specific learning needs.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have Twelve SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our Education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school.
• Aid in the designing and delivering of extra interventions to reduce the attainment gaps.
• Assess and monitor the progress of pupils in line with their EHCPs, hold annual reviews.
• Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Attend multi‑agency meetings and lead on Early Help referral.
• Hold the designated teacher position for looked‑after children, attending meetings.
• Liaise alongside the Head Teacher, Tutors, Class Teachers and parents to support individual learning plans.

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• National Award for SEN Co‑ordination, or willingness to complete the new NPQ for SENCOs.
• Previous involvement in school self‑evaluation and development planning.
• Previous experience of teaching in an Autism/SEMH School.
• Experience in conducting training/leading INSET.
• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Conduct.
• Committed to professional development and possess willingness to learn.

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!).
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision.
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes.
• Being part of an exciting journey and growth of new schools.
• Being part of a passionate, diverse and motivated team where the child is at the centre of everything we do.

For more information or to organise a school visit please contact Zoe Chittenden in the first instance.

Barraclough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.