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Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

Smart Teachers

Southwark

  • £233 - £234 per day
  • Expired
Salary:
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
July 2021
Apply by:
25 June 2021

Job overview

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)  

Location: Southwark

£234 + per day PAYE


Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are QTS. 


July 2021 – July 2022 


The Role

• To lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality SEN provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils

• To model effective teaching, to coach and train colleagues and to teach across the school

• To keep all aspects of paperwork including records and policies, up-to-date and actioned, as appropriate

• Contribute to a positive ethos in which all pupils have access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.

• Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils

• Devise and promote plans to ensure the needs of pupils with SEN are met and that 
they are reflected in the school improvement plan

• Regularly monitor progress against targets for pupils with SEN from teachers’ plans, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning by work analysis and use these analyses to guide future improvements

• Analyse and interpret relevant school, local and national information relating to pupils with SEN and advise the head teacher on the level of resources required to maximise achievement

• Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of educational provision for pupils with SEN

• Develop partnerships with parents to ensure that their views are considered and acted upon appropriately

• Ensure that pupils with SEN are enabled to share their views and that these are acted upon appropriately


The school 

A good two form entry school located in Southwark.  Staff employed here possess great ambition and are constantly willing the children to be the best that they can be. The school SLT are welcoming and are looking for a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to come in and join their vibrant team.


Requirements 

To be considered for the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) position, you will: 

• Hold a PGCE/QTS or overseas equivalent qualification

• Previous experience of working as a Senco within Primary Schools desirable, but aspiring Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) are welcome to apply

• Possess a flexible work ethic, be willing to adapt and work to deadlines successfully 


Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. 

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. 


What Smart Teachers offer 

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive: 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. 

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

 

How to apply 

If you are a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 


Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Smart Teachers, please contact our Primary team on 0207 065 7500 and quote reference RXHSENCO 33071. 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. 


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About Smart Teachers

  • Smart Teachers
  • Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
  • London
  • EC2M 5QQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 7065 7500

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With teams in London and across Australia, Smart Teachers recruit education professionals internationally to fill a wide range of school based roles in teaching, leadership, special needs and learning support.  

What we do 

We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. 

Our values

We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike. 

What we offer

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

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