SENCO

Whitetrees Group; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school is seeking a dedicated SEN Coordinator to enhance the educational experience of pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role involves developing the SEN division, supporting staff, and ensuring compliance with educational policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with SEN pupils, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering an inclusive learning environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students while enjoying career progression and ongoing professional development in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Career Progression

Company induction and training

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus £500

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing Continuous Personal Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a SENCO is required.
• QTS or PGCE certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the SEN division and improve pupil achievement.
• Support staff in understanding SEN needs and monitor progress.

Skills

Experience with EBD/SEMH/SEN

Teaching approaches for SEN pupils

Data analysis and interpretation

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

QTS or PGCE

Job description

About Us

White Trees is an independent school that specializes in working with pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).

Job Purpose

• To develop the school’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) division and oversee the day-to-day operation in line with White Trees policies, with the aim of raising SEN pupil achievement.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks:

• Put provisions in place to ensure that the progress of pupils with SEN improves during their time at White Trees.
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs/Educational Health and Care Plan.
• Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils.
• Monitor progress towards targets for all SEN pupils.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school, local, and national data.
• Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies, and other schools to coordinate their contribution, providing maximum support to ensure continuity of provision.

Teaching and Learning:

• Support the identification of and apply the most effective teaching approaches for the individual pupils with SEN.
• Work with staff to develop effective ways of bridging barriers to learning through:
• Assessment of needs.
• Monitoring of teaching quality and pupil achievement.
• Target setting – IEPs or Provision Maps.
• Keeping accurate records.
• Collect and interpret specialist assessment data to inform practice.
• Undertake day-to-day coordination of SEN pupil provisions through close liaison with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Work with Head Teacher, SLT, Teachers, Tutors, and TAs to ensure all pupils' learning is of equal importance and that there are high and realistic expectations of pupils.

Leading and Managing:

• Provide professional guidance to staff to secure good teaching for SEN pupils, through both written guidance and meetings.
• Lead on the performance management process for SEN teachers and support assistants.
• Advise on and contribute to the professional development of staff, including whole school INSET provision.
• Provide regular information to the Head Teacher and Governing Body on the evaluation of the SEN provision.

Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources:

• Advise the Head Teacher and Governing Body of priorities for deployment of staff, and utilize resources with maximum efficiency.
• Maintain and develop resources, coordinate their deployment, and monitor their effectiveness in meeting the objectives of school and SEN policies.
• Work with external agencies to maximize resources made available.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience working with young people with EBD/SEMH/SEN.
• Minimum experience of 1 year as a SENCO.
• QTS or PGCE essential.
• Educated to Degree/Graduate Level essential.

Benefits:

• Career Progression.
• Company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS).
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus £500.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24-hour confidential support help line & counselling.
• Ongoing Continuous Personal Development.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday.

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme.

Education:

• Bachelor's (required).

Experience:

• SENCO: 1 year (required).

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (preferred).

Work Location:

• In person.

Full Time or Part Time Applications accepted for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent.

Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year.