Lead SENDCO for Secondary - SEND Provision & Coaching

Philosophy Education LTD.; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. in East London is seeking a qualified SENCO to join their staff full-time. The role focuses on coordinating SEND provision, developing the SEND policy and ensuring high-quality support for pupils with SEND.

You will work with parents, liaise with external agencies, and mentor staff to implement Personal Learning Plans and EHCPs while contributing to school improvement within a diverse academy group.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and a SENCO qualification.
• Experience coordinating special needs provision in a secondary school.
• Ability to coach and mentor others and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, organisation and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SEND provision and develop the school's SEND Policy.
• Liaise with external agencies (Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychologist, therapists).
• Update SEND records and monitor pupil progress and needs.
• Provide specialist support for teachers and support staff.
• Write Personal Learning Plans (PLP) with targets for individual pupils.
• Prepare Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Organise training for staff on meeting pupils' needs.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Teamwork

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Education

QTS

SENCO qualification

Job description

Philosophy Education LTD. in East London is seeking a qualified SENCO to join their staff full-time. The role focuses on coordinating SEND provision, developing the SEND policy and ensuring high-quality support for pupils with SEND.

You will work with parents, liaise with external agencies, and mentor staff to implement Personal Learning Plans and EHCPs while contributing to school improvement within a diverse academy group.