SENCo

Oxford Outcomes Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Outcomes Limited is seeking a SENCo for Baston House School in Bromley. This role involves developing and overseeing the SEND policy, ensuring high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and therapy team to provide professional guidance and support, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible benefits platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience in special educational needs (SEN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop SEND policy and provide guidance to staff.
• Liaise with parents and external agencies regarding pupil needs.
• Coordinate support for pupils with EHC plans.

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

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Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

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Job Title: SENCo

Location: Baston House School, Bromley, BR2 7AB

Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SENCo to join our close-knit team at Baston House School located in Bromley.

About The Role

The successful candidate will work with the Headteacher and therapy team to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision. You will provide professional guidance to colleagues and liaise and work with staff, parents, and other agencies to make sure that pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching. Advise on the graduated approach to providing SEN support and differentiated teaching methods appropriate for individual pupils in liaison with the therapy team. Work with the Headteacher and school governors to make sure that the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with parents/carers about pupil’s needs and any provision made.
• Have day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the SEND policy and the co-ordination of specific provision made to support our pupils who have EHC plans.
• With the Headteacher, regularly review and evaluate the breadth and impact of the SEND support the school offers or can access and co-operate with the LA in reviewing the provision that is available locally and in developing the local offer.
• With the Headteacher, therapy team and teaching staff, identify any patterns in the school’s identification of SEN, both within the school and in comparison with national data, and use these to reflect on and reinforce the quality of teaching.
• Be a point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority (LA) and its support services, and work with external agencies to ensure that appropriate provision is provided.
• Liaise with potential next providers of education to make sure that the pupil and their parents are informed about options and that a smooth transition is planned.
• To develop with the Headteacher an annual whole school SEN improvement plan.
  

Qualifications Required

• UK QTS or equivalent
  

About Us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Our reward package includes:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and health checks

Additionally, through our flexible benefits platform Vista, you can choose benefits like:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, supporting work/life balance with our 4DWW trial, which is subject to probation.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

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• Other

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing