Tracy Bennie
Colchester,Essex
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong passion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), committed to ensuring every student receives the support needed to succeed. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration with staff, students, and external agencies. Possesses a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, adept at applying it to support diverse student needs. Proven ability to build trust-based relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues while implementing effective behaviour management strategies. Highly organised with exceptional time management and multitasking abilities, experienced in coaching and mentoring staff to support their professional growth. I hope to continue developing professionally while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SENCO KS3
Tendring Technology College
Thorpe Le Soken, Essex
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Oversight & Monitoring: Oversee a student cohort of approximately 1,600, including 72 with EHCPs and 238 with SEND K, ensuring appropriate support and provision.
- SEND Provision & Impact Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate SEND needs and interventions to ensure optimal student outcomes.
- Intervention Support: Collaborate with the Reading Lead to plan, analyse, and evaluate the impact of interventions.
- External Liaison: Work with external agencies from the Essex Local Offer to secure support and services for students.
- CPD & Teaching and Learning: Lead CPD initiatives, learning walks, and feedback sessions to develop a targeted SEND offer, particularly for Key Stage 1.
- Alternative Provision & Timetable Reviews: Monitor alternative provision and review part-time timetables for students requiring specialised support.
- Line Management: Manage a team of LSAs, Tutors and Learning Leads, ensuring high-quality SEND support.
- Meetings & Reviews: Lead annual reviews, participate in TAF meetings, and represent the school at tribunals.
- Forest School Provision: Oversee Forest School, supporting students' personal, social, and academic development.
- ASC Hub Oversight: Manage the KS3 ASC Hub, admissions panels, and transitions between key stages.
- Transitions: Coordinate smooth transitions for students from KS2 to KS3 and KS3 to KS4, ensuring continuity and individualized plans.
SENCO and SLT
Bures CEVC Primary School
Bures, Suffolk
01.2013 - 07.2022
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborated with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement key school priorities.
- External Liaison: Worked with external agencies to secure support and resources for students.
- Designated Teacher for LAC: Provided tailored support and advocacy for Looked After Children.
- Line Management: Managed LSAs, ensuring high-quality support for students with additional needs.
- Subject Leadership: Led the science department and Forest School, driving curriculum development.
- Class Teaching: Taught across all year groups (excluding Reception and Year 1).
- Governance & Stakeholder Engagement: Reported to governors, organized parent workshops, and contributed to pupil progress meetings.
- Staff Development: Led CPD, mentored ECTs and trainees to support professional growth.
Teacher
Mayflower Primary School
Harwich, Essex
07.2009 - 12.2012
- Teaching a mixed year 3 and 4 class
- Subject leader for PE
Training
Tendring Hundred Primary SCITT
Harwich, Essex
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Teacher training program
Sailing Instructor / Centre Senior
Rockley Watersports
Poole, Dorset
03.2002 - 08.2006
- Sailing instructor, progressed to a senior sailing instructor
Children's Rep
04.1999 - 02.2001
- Running land-based and water-based activities for children aged 6-18 years
Education
Msc - Psychology
Brunel University London
Uxbridge, HIL 01.2021 - 01.2025
PGCE - Vulnerable Learners and Inclusion
Bristol University
Bsc 2:1 - Psychology and Business Management
University of East Anglia
Norwich, NFKSkills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with staff, students, and external agencies
- Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its application to support diverse student needs
- Proven ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
- Effective behaviour management strategies, fostering a positive and productive learning environment
- Initiative and problem-solving skills, adept at identifying and resolving challenges
- Strong teamworking skills, contributing to a collaborative approach in school leadership and classroom settings
- Experienced in coaching and mentoring staff and peers, supporting their professional growth
- Highly organized with excellent time management and multitasking abilities
- Observant and responsive approach to identifying and addressing students’ needs
- Flexible in adapting to changing situations and student requirements
- Positive outlook, fostering motivation and resilience in both students and colleagues
- Patience and understanding when working with students with varying needs and abilities
- Demonstrates empathy in providing emotional and academic support to all students
- Passionate about SEND, with a commitment to ensuring every student receives the support they need to succeed
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally, continuously seeking opportunities to improve practiceExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
Timeline
SENCO KS3
Tendring Technology College
09.2022 - 02.2025
Msc - Psychology
Brunel University London
01.2021 - 01.2025
SENCO and SLT
Bures CEVC Primary School
01.2013 - 07.2022
Teacher
Mayflower Primary School
07.2009 - 12.2012
Training
Tendring Hundred Primary SCITT
09.2008 - 06.2009
Sailing Instructor / Centre Senior
Rockley Watersports
03.2002 - 08.2006
Children's Rep
04.1999 - 02.2001
PGCE - Vulnerable Learners and Inclusion
Bristol University
Bsc 2:1 - Psychology and Business Management
University of East Anglia
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