Deputy SENCO

Red Star Pathways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Star Pathways invites applications for a Deputy SENCO in a thriving South London school. You will work closely with the SENCO and senior leaders to lead SEND provision and ensure high-quality support for pupils with SEND.

This role focuses on strategic development, policy compliance, collaboration with teachers, families, and external professionals, and developing effective interventions. If you have a strong SEND background, excellent communication, and a commitment to inclusion, this is a

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching and SEND provision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Keen to develop leadership experience within SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO in strategic development and implementation of the school's SEND provision.
• Help ensure that SEND policy, provision and practice meet statutory requirements and reflect pupil needs.
• Support identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils with additional needs.
• Work with teachers and support staff to develop inclusive classroom practice and interventions.
• Contribute to SEND support plans and EHCP provision development and review.
• Liaise with parents and carers, and coordinate with external professionals.
• Coordinate and deploy teaching assistants and SEND support staff.
• Contribute to staff training around SEND and inclusion.
• Monitor the impact of interventions and use data to inform provision.
• Promote high expectations, inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Skills

SEND experience

Inclusive teaching

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Relevant SEND qualification

NASENCO (desirable)

Job description

Deputy SENCO

Location: South London

Salary: Paid to scale

Contract: Temporary to perm

Start Date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity to join our SEND leadership team

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Deputy SENCO to join our dedicated and supportive team in a thriving school in South London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate education professional who is committed to ensuring that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the highest quality support and are enabled to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the SENCO, senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external professionals, the successful candidate will play an important role in the strategic and day-to-day leadership of SEND provision across the school.

The role

As Deputy SENCO, you will:

• Support the SENCO in the strategic development and implementation of the school's SEND provision.
• Help ensure that the school's SEND policy, provision and practice meet statutory requirements and reflect the needs of our pupils.
• Support the identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils with additional needs.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to develop effective, inclusive classroom practice and appropriate interventions.
• Contribute to the development and review of SEND support plans and EHCP provision.
• Liaise effectively with parents and carers, building positive and trusting relationships.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists and other specialist services.
• Support the coordination and deployment of teaching assistants and other SEND support staff.
• Contribute to staff training and professional development around SEND and inclusion.
• Monitor the impact of interventions and use appropriate information and evidence to inform provision.
• Promote high expectations, inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive teaching and effective SEND provision.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Can work confidently and collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to removing barriers to learning.
• Is reflective, solution-focused and committed to professional development.
• Is keen to develop their leadership experience within SEND.

A relevant SEND qualification and/or experience of working towards or holding the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) would be desirable, although we would welcome applications from candidates with the appropriate experience and commitment to developing their professional expertise