SenCO

Job Title:              SENCO

Location:             Longdon Hall School, Longdon Green, Nr Lichfield

Salary:                 Up to £35,000 per annum

Hours:                 37.5 hours per week

Contract:            Permanent

Are you committed to improving the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for an experienced SENCO  to join our fantastic team at Longdon Hall School, Longdon Green, Near Lichfield.

About us

Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for children with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

About the Role

The SENCO will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of the school’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy; including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students’ attainment and achievement.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Qualified SENCo/Teacher who wants to spend time developing creative learning opportunities for the most reluctant and troubled learners.

No two days are the same at Longdon Hall so we want people who can work at pace to turn ‘can’t do’ into ‘want to’ and are motivated by working with children with complex needs. You will be motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children using a calm and engaging demeanour whilst being resilient and using an innovative style of teaching motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential. We want someone who places a focus on the positive outcomes of our children and takes responsibility for helping improve the lives of our young people.

Key Accountabilities:

Take the lead in assessments of children with SEN including their strengths and weaknesses, including baseline assessments and bi-annual re-testing;

Keep appropriate records which are regularly reviewed and monitored;

Ensure appropriate Individual Education Programmes (IEPs) are in place and regularly monitored and reviewed;

Maintain and regularly review the Audit of Needs;

Lead and manage the Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Team, including facilitating regular Team meetings;

Ensure appropriate Access Arrangements are in place for examination purposes, and collate supporting evidence to facilitate these;

Provide a written report for Annual Education Reviews;

Work with the SALT, providing assessment and therapy for pupils who need speech and language support and embed strategies into the IEP process;

Read information provided on new pupils and summarise the information for the rest of the staff; track any missing information/reports;

Responsible for planning and delivering whole staff training;

Take the lead on training and encouraging differentiation within the school.

Conduct PEP meetings and complete the necessary paperwork for children who are in local authority care;

Lead school input into EHCP/statement transfers and subsequent updates, completing all paperwork within the agreed timeframe

About the Group

We are part of Acorn Care and Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable children and young people across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. It is by no accident that 94% of our schools and homes are rated as Outstanding or Good.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

Why work for us

Social activities

"Your Wellbeing Matters"

Employee Rewards Hub

Free School meals on site

No two days are ever the same

Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other

Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference

Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path

 

Acorn care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.

We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.