SENCO

SENCO

(MPS/UPS + TLR negotiable upon experience)

Required for September 2023

Are you a teacher with a passion for working with SEN pupils? Are you looking for your next step into a SENCO role?

At Sir John Heron, we are seeking to appoint a SENCO to join our friendly and inclusive school in inner London. We are a mainstream school with a resource provision for pupils with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). You will be responsible for teaching our PMLD pupils whilst overseeing the SEN provision across the school. This role is a perfect opportunity for an experienced SENCO or SEN teacher looking to take the next step in their career to becoming a SENCO. The role will be divided between teaching and management responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• To ensure school policies and procedures are in line with the latest government SEN policies and regulations
• To ensure teachers have the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out SEN policies and teach children with SEN to a high standard
• To ensure the school is equipped with adequate equipment and facilities for special educational needs, including wheelchair accessibility and learning aids
• To prepare and lead on SEN training for teachers and teaching assistants
• To assess the specific educational needs of children with learning disabilities and providing recommendations for their support
• To produce regular reports and updates on the educational progress of children for the Senior Leadership Team and parents
• To teach children with learning difficulties in the classroom
• To complete referrals and relevant paperwork to receive support from external agencies
• To apply for funding and EHCPs for newly diagnosed students

If you are an excellent SEN practitioner with a strong background in inclusive provision and have, or are working towards, relevant qualifications, then this may be the job for you.

You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team of people within a very well-resourced school.

CVs are not accepted.  If you would like to apply for the position, please apply online via our website: https://sir-john-heron.secure-primarysite.net/vacancies/

Closing date: Sunday 25th June 2023

Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit, telephone Habibah Shah on 0208 514 9860 who will be happy to help; alternatively, email info@sirjohnheron.newham.sch.uk.

An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and appointment will be conditional subject to clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexuality. Sir John Heron Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.