SENCO

Aspire People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Work across two schools

Supportive environment

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Aspire People seeks an experienced SENCO to lead SEND provision across two secondary schools in Hayes. The role is full-time, starting ASAP, and requires strong leadership to drive pupil outcomes and SEND strategies across both settings.

You will oversee EHCPs, work with staff, parents and external agencies, and help implement safeguarding and inclusion practices to raise standards of SEND provision.

Qualifications

• Proven SENCO experience in a secondary school.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage two settings and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND provision across two secondary schools.
• Oversee identification, assessment and support of pupils with SEND.
• Develop and review EHCPs, SEND support plans and individual provision.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure effective classroom strategies and reasonable adjustments.
• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals.
• Coordinate referrals and work with local authorities and other agencies.
• Support and advise staff on SEND strategies and best practice.
• Ensure SEND policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and safeguarding processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Strategic planning

Team management

Education

NASENCO qualification

Job description

SENCO - Two Secondary Schools Hayes

Location: Hayes
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Duration: Temporary / Permanent

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCO to work across two secondary schools in Hayes. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic SEND professional to take a key leadership role and make a meaningful impact on the provision and outcomes for pupils with special educational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across two secondary schools
• Oversee the identification, assessment and support of pupils with SEND
• Develop and review EHCPs, SEND support plans and individual provision
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure effective classroom strategies and reasonable adjustments
• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals
• Coordinate referrals and work with local authorities and other agencies
• Support and advise staff on SEND strategies and best practice
• Ensure SEND policies and procedures are implemented effectively
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and safeguarding processes

The ideal candidate

• Has proven experience working as a SENCO within a secondary school setting
• Holds or is working towards the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), where applicable
• Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND procedures
• Has excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents/carers and external agencies
• Is proactive, committed and able to manage competing priorities across two settings
• Has a genuine passion for improving outcomes for pupils with SEND

Why apply

• ASAP start available
• Opportunity to work across two secondary schools
• Supportive and collaborative school environments
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on SEND provision
• Potential for ongoing work
• Competitive salary/package depending on experience