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SENCO – Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Location: B23
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Primary education /Special Educational Needs

Are you a passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated SENCO who is committed to ensuring that every young person receives the support and opportunities they need to succeed? We are looking for experienced and proactive SENCOs to work within primary schools across Erdington and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional who has a strong understanding of special educational needs and disabilities and is confident leading, coordinating and developing inclusive provision within a secondary school environment.

Your responsibilities will include:
-Leading and coordinating the school's SEND provision, ensuring students receive appropriate support to meet their individual needs.
-Overseeing the identification, assessment and monitoring of students with additional needs.
-Working closely with teachers and support staff to develop and implement effective strategies for students with SEND.
-Providing guidance, advice and support to teaching staff on inclusive teaching practices and differentiation.
-Monitoring students' academic progress, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
-Coordinating and conducting annual reviews of EHCPs, working collaboratively with parents, carers and external professionals.
-Supporting students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and other additional needs.
-Ensuring appropriate interventions, learning strategies and support plans are in place.
-Promoting inclusive education and ensuring students with SEND have access to the curriculum.
-Contributing to the development and ongoing improvement of the school's SEND policies and provision.

To be considered for this role, you must:
-Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
-Have previous experience working within a SEND or SENCO role in a UK educational setting.
-A SENCO qualification, NASENCO or NPQ SENCO is highly desirable.
-Have experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and a range of additional needs.
-Strong knowledge of EHCPs, the graduated response and SEND provision is essential.
-Have a minimum of 2 years' worth of references available to support your employment history.
-Be confident leading SEND provision, managing competing priorities and supporting staff.
-Be able to commit to the role on a full-time basis.
 
Pay and Benefits
-£180–£250 per day, dependent on experience and responsibilities.
-Long-term role within a secondary school in Oldham.
-ASAP start available.
-Opportunity to lead and develop SEND provision.
-Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement.
 
Apply today! to become a valued part of a primary school leadership team and help ensure that young people with additional needs receive the support, guidance and opportunities they deserve to achieve, develop and thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.