SENCO & SEND Lead for Secondary School

Smile Education; Oldham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

ASAP start

Long-term role

Opportunity to lead SEND provision

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting for a SENCO to work within a secondary school in Oldham. The role is suitable for an experienced SENCO, Assistant SENCO or qualified teacher with strong SEND leadership experience who is ready to take responsibility for SEND provision across the school.

As SENCO, you will coordinate SEND provision and ensure pupils with additional needs receive appropriate support across the school.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Applicants without QTS will not be considered.
• Previous experience as a SENCO, Assistant SENCO, SEND Lead or in a strong SEND leadership role is required.
• A SENCO qualification, NASENCO or NPQ SENCO is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs, the graduated response and SEND provision is essential.
• You must be confident advising and supporting teaching staff.
• Secondary school SEND experience is highly desirable.
• You must have the full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SEND provision across the school.
• Manage and review EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Lead SEND interventions and monitor pupil progress.
• Support teachers with adaptive teaching and classroom strategies.
• Work closely with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate SEND records and documentation.
• Support identification and assessment of additional needs.
• Contribute to SEND policy, provision mapping and school improvement.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and wider additional needs.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school expectations.

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting for a SENCO to work within a secondary school in Oldham. The role is suitable for an experienced SENCO, Assistant SENCO or qualified teacher with strong SEND leadership experience who is ready to take responsibility for SEND provision across the school.

As SENCO, you will coordinate SEND provision and ensure pupils with additional needs receive appropriate support across the school.