Qualified SENCO

PK Education Limited; Pontefract; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PK Education is recruiting an experienced and qualified SENCO to provide interim leadership within a specialist through-school in the Pontefract area.

The successful candidate will oversee SEND provision, support EHCPs, and work closely with senior staff, families and external professionals to monitor pupil progress and statutory SEND processes. This temporary role runs until a permanent SENCO is recruited, with days Tue–Thu and a start ASAP.

Formación

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs preferred.
• Proven SENCO experience in SEND settings.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and EHCP processes.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and coordinate SEND provision across the school.
• Support the management and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff, families and external professionals.
• Monitor provision, pupil progress and statutory SEND processes.
• Provide guidance and leadership to staff supporting pupils with complex needs.

Conocimientos

QTS

NASENCO NPQ

SEND legislation

SENCO experience

DBS Update Service

Two years' referencing

Educación

QTS

NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs

Descripción del empleo

Qualified SENCO, Pontefract

Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Pay: 190 - £220 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Temporary / Interim, initially up to one term
Working days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Hours: 8:30am 3:30pm (to be confirmed)
Start date: ASAP

PK Education is recruiting an experienced and qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to provide interim leadership and support within a specialist through-school in the Pontefract area.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex additional needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and communication needs.

The successful candidate will provide continuity of SEND provision while the school recruits to its permanent SENCO position.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate SEND provision across the school.
• Support the management and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff, families and external professionals.
• Monitor provision, pupil progress and statutory SEND processes.
• Provide guidance and leadership to staff supporting pupils with complex needs.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or completed NPQ for SENCOs.
• Previous experience working as a SENCO.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, statutory processes and EHCPs.
• Experience within a specialist SEND environment, ideally supporting pupils with complex learning and communication needs.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to provide a minimum of two years' referencing history.