The SENCO will be able to: Is confident in the use of information and communication technology. promote the school’s aims positively, and use effective Has good influencing and negotiation strategies to enhance motivation and morale skills. establish and develop a sound professional relationship with a class and groups of pupils demonstrate excellent teaching and learning skills and be able to create a positive, challenging and effective learning environment Empathise with the difficulties of SEN pupils in accepting the curriculum Organise and sustain systematic support from a variety of providers for a range of SEN Manage the co-ordination of teaching assistants in support of SEN pupils Advise and motivate teaching staff with SEN initiatives Present clearly a wide range of specialised information to both educationalists and non-educationalists Make consistent judgements based on careful analysis of available evidence Excellent classroom practitioner Good communication skills, both written and oral Good presentation skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate others Good organisation skills Skills The SENCO should also demonstrate: Preparedness to attend national and the ability to address challenging issues with clarity of purpose regional venues for meetings and training and diplomacy sessions, which may involve overnight excellent interpersonal skills stays and occasional work in the evenings, a willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge at weekends or in school holidays. a sensitivity to the aspirations, needs and self esteem of others a commitment to team working They should also be: knowledgeable and highly competent approachable and empathetic creative and enthusiastic organised and resourceful Characteristics intelligent and reflective committed to assisting pupils to achieve the best learning outcomes Personal
Skills The SENCO will be able to: promote the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to enhance motivation and morale establish and develop a sound professional relationship with a class and groups of pupils demonstrate excellent teaching and learning skills and be able to create a positive, challenging and effective learning environment Empathise with the difficulties of SEN pupils in accepting the curriculum Organise and sustain systematic support from a variety of providers for a range of SEN Manage the co-ordination of teaching assistants in support of SEN pupils Advise and motivate teaching staff with SEN initiatives Present clearly a wide range of specialised information to both educationalists and non-educationalists Make consistent judgements based on careful analysis of available evidence Excellent classroom practitioner Good communication skills, both written and oral Good presentation skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate others Good organisation skills Is confident in the use of information and communication technology. Has good influencing and negotiation skills. Personal Characteristics The SENCO should also demonstrate: the ability to address challenging issues with clarity of purpose and diplomacy excellent interpersonal skills a willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge a sensitivity to the aspirations, needs and self esteem of others a commitment to team working They should also be: knowledgeable and highly competent approachable and empathetic creative and enthusiastic organised and resourceful intelligent and reflective committed to assisting pupils to achieve the best learning outcomes Preparedness to attend national and regional venues for meetings and training sessions, which may involve overnight stays and occasional work in the evenings, at weekends or in school holidays.
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