SENCO - BANES

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE contract

Training & Support

Fair pay policy

Job summary

Elementa Support Services Ltd is seeking dedicated SENCOs to join our network of schools across Bath & North East Somerset, including mainstream and SEND settings. The role focuses on leading SEND provision, coordinating EHCP processes, and working with leaders, teachers, and families.

We offer flexible roles (full-time and flexible contracts), weekly PAYE pay, and access to training and support. Successful candidates will hold QTS and NASENCO or be working towards them, with a strong

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or be currently working towards the qualification.
• Experience working as a SENCO, Assistant SENCO or within a SEN leadership role
• Experience within one or more educational settings, including mainstream schools, specialist/SEND settings, PRUs or alternative provision
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes, annual reviews and statutory requirements
• Experience supporting students with a range of needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties and complex needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working collaboratively with parents/carers, external professionals and local authorities
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating high-quality SEND provision across the school or setting
• Overseeing the identification, assessment and support of students with additional needs
• Managing and coordinating EHCP processes, annual reviews and statutory requirements
• Monitoring student progress and evaluating the effectiveness of SEND provision
• Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff to develop appropriate strategies and interventions
• Providing advice, guidance and training to staff to strengthen inclusive practice
• Liaising effectively with parents/carers and external agencies, including educational psychologists, health professionals and local authorities
• Maintaining accurate SEND records and ensuring appropriate documentation is completed
• Supporting the effective implementation and review of individual support plans and provision
• Promoting an inclusive culture where all students are supported to achieve their potential
• Ensuring SEND provision is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and relevant statutory requirements

Skills

QTS

NASENCO

SENCO leadership

SEND Code of Practice

EHCP processes

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Inclusive practice

Commitment to inclusion

Education

QTS

NASENCO qualification

Job description

SENCO

Location: Bath & North East Somerset

Days: full-time
Pay: MPS + UPS Available (Paid to Scale)
Start: ASAP

We are seeking dedicated and experienced SENCOs to join our network of schools and education settings across a range of environments, including mainstream schools, specialist SEND settings, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative provision.

These opportunities are ideal for SENCOs looking for flexible, part-time, temporary, contract or longer-term roles where they can use their expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives and outcomes of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Role

As a SENCO, you will lead and coordinate SEND provision within your allocated setting, working closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, parents/carers, external professionals and local authorities.

Depending on the setting and role, responsibilities may include:

• Leading and coordinating high-quality SEND provision across the school or setting
• Overseeing the identification, assessment and support of students with additional needs
• Managing and coordinating EHCP processes, annual reviews and statutory requirements
• Monitoring student progress and evaluating the effectiveness of SEND provision
• Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff to develop appropriate strategies and interventions
• Providing advice, guidance and training to staff to strengthen inclusive practice
• Liaising effectively with parents/carers and external agencies, including educational psychologists, health professionals and local authorities
• Maintaining accurate SEND records and ensuring appropriate documentation is completed
• Supporting the effective implementation and review of individual support plans and provision
• Promoting an inclusive culture where all students are supported to achieve their potential
• Ensuring SEND provision is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and relevant statutory requirements

We Are Looking For

We are interested in hearing from SENCOs who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or are currently working towards the qualification
• Experience working as a SENCO, Assistant SENCO or within a SEN leadership role
• Experience within one or more educational settings, including mainstream schools, specialist/SEND settings, PRUs or alternative provision
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes, annual reviews and statutory requirements
• Experience supporting students with a range of needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties and complex needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working collaboratively with parents/carers, external professionals and local authorities
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND

Why Work With Us?

We offer opportunities across a variety of educational settings, allowing you to find a role that matches your experience, interests and availability.

Candidate Commitment

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.