SENCO

Twyford CofE Academies Trust; Ealing; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated SENCO to lead the Special Educational Needs department. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all SEN students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. You will be responsible for creating tailored learning plans, managing a team of Teaching Assistants, and collaborating with parents and staff to enhance student outcomes. This position offers exceptional professional development opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Exceptional professional development

Positive working relationships

Supportive Leadership Team

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A good degree and QTS are essential for this role.
• Experience in Middle Leadership is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the needs of all SEN students are met.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN department.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Communication

Reflective Practice

Education

Good Degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO Qualification

Job description

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Closing date: Midnight Sunday 11th May 2025

Interview date: W/c Monday 19th May 2025

SENCO

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that the needs of all SEN students are met – either within the mainstream curriculum or through additional provision. The SENCO will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN department. The post holder will be responsible for the students learning, and accountable for their academic progress. They should be able to teach either literacy or numeracy to KS3 level and ensure the William Perkin core curriculum is delivered to each student, either within the centre or by inclusion in the mainstream school.

SENCO – to start in September 2025

Salary: WSLT L6-L10 (£65,732-£71,614)

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 11th May 2025

Interview date: W/c Monday 19th May 2025

SENCO

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that the needs of all SEN students are met – either within the mainstream curriculum or through additional provision. The SENCO will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN department. The post holder will be responsible for the students learning, and accountable for their academic progress. They should be able to teach either literacy or numeracy to KS3 level and ensure the William Perkin core curriculum is delivered to each student, either within the centre or by inclusion in the mainstream school.

The SENCO will be responsible for ensuring that the specific requirements of each student’s statement of SEN or Education, Health & Care plan are met along with EHCP students who are outside the ARC. This will include keeping a record of interventions and support provided; quarterly reviews of progress; termly meetings with parents, as well as keeping IEPs and holding Annual Review meetings.

The SENCO will create a balanced timetable for all EHCP students, probably individual to each child, and deploy the Teaching Assistants effectively, writing their timetables and ensuring their time is used effectively and efficiently. The timetable will include teaching the core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, RE, a humanity and MFL. All schemes of work and individual lesson plans are held on the school’s VLE (Copia).

A vital subject, included in all timetables, will be social communication and social skills. The SENCO should be able to teach these skills. The aim is to ensure that all students leave the ARC able to function as independent adults; be able to access the William Perkin 6th form; undertake further education or training.

We Offer:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team and Trust support staff
• A full-range of Trust services providing support and development The successful candidate for the SENCO role will have:
• A good degree; QTS and NASENCO qualification or in the second year of NPQSEN
• Proven record of outstanding results and raising standards
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher
• At least 3 years’ experience in Middle Leadership
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• A commitment to the ethos of the school and the Trust
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• A good degree and QTS
• Proven record of outstanding results
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher
• An excellent record of as a Middle Leader (curriculum or pastoral)
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role
• Experience of curriculum and assessment (design and development)
• Experience of managing or implementing pastoral systems and initiatives
• Experience of managing others / managing change
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• A commitment to the ethos of the school
  
  

We Offer:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team
  
  

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.

The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

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