SENCO

Job Title: SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)

Location: East London

Salary: M3 - UP2 (dependent on experience) 

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced SENCO looking for your next opportunity to lead and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a passion for ensuring that every young person receives the care and education they deserve?

About the School

We are working with a highly regarded SEN school in East London that provides education for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education. The school prides itself on its well-structured, nurturing environment designed to meet the unique needs of its students. With a dedicated and experienced leadership team, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious SENCO to join them in January.

The successful SENCO will play a vital role in the school's leadership team, ensuring that children and young people remain at the heart of everything the school does. You will be responsible for the strategic development of SEND provision, ensuring the school complies with SEND policies and delivers high-quality support to every pupil. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in a school committed to inclusive education and pupil well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school, ensuring that SEND policies are effectively implemented.
• Coordinate and manage EHCP processes, from creation to annual reviews, ensuring that individual needs are met and regularly monitored.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team, teachers, parents, and external agencies to provide high-quality SEND support.
• Ensure that all staff are well-trained in SEND practices and offer ongoing professional development where needed.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to support each student's unique needs.
• Promote an inclusive environment that supports the social, emotional, and academic development of all students with SEND.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience as a SENCO in a school setting, ideally working with children with SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) and other special educational needs.
• In-depth knowledge of EHCP processes and experience managing annual reviews.
• NASENCO qualification (desirable) or a commitment to working towards this certification.
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure effective planning, monitoring, and ongoing review of SEND provision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and external professionals.
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and a commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.

What's in it for You?

• The chance to join an experienced leadership team in a well-established and supportive school.
• Opportunities for professional development and further leadership responsibilities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with autism and additional needs.

Interested in this SENCO Role?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to hear more about this fantastic SENCO opportunity, please apply to this advert or contact Darragh at Parker Smith Inclusion via darragh@psinclusion.co.uk

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