SENCO - South Colleges

Catch22; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Catch22 is seeking a part-time SEN provision officer to enhance educational outcomes for students with special educational needs. The role involves strategic planning, oversight of SEN resources, and collaboration with various staff and agencies to ensure compliance and high-quality support. The position offers a supportive environment and is based in Maidstone or London, ensuring a meaningful impact on learners' lives.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development related to SEN.
• The post holder must have a driving licence.
• Experience in planning and funding support for learners with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of SEN provision.
• Lead development of SEN provision to raise pupil achievement.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and safeguard discussions.

Skills

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Educational degree

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) or similar qualification

Job description

Company Description

A forward looking social business, Catch22 has more than 200 years’ experience of providing public services that help people turn their lives around. We work with troubled and vulnerable people, helping them to steer clear of crime or substance misuse, do the best they can in education or employment and play a full part in their family or community. Our vision is a strong society where everyone has a good place to live, a purpose and good people around them, no matter what their background.

Our Catch22 College is the collective name for 8 sites we have across the country delivering academic and vocational training programmes for young people aged 16+ who, for whatever reason, are not suited to a mainstream college setting. OurCollege Site, like our all our other College sites, provides learners with a highly supportive environment where they have access to opportunities to build up their confidence and self belief, and to gain new skills and experiences that will help them to achieve their goals in life. We exist to help our learners find their future.

This position is part-time, working 2.5 days per week, and involves close collaboration with our colleges in the Southern Region, including our sites in Maidstone and our London college based in Canning Town. The role will also support our Supported Internship projects, helping to enhance opportunities and outcomes for learners with additional needs.

Job Description

To oversee the day-to-day operation of provision for learners with special educational needs (SEN) and to provide professional guidance in the area of SEN in order to secure high quality teaching and the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of achievement of all learners.

To act as a key point of contact for staff in relation to the provision, planning and funding of support for learners with SEN. Main duties:

• Lead the strategic direction, development, and daily operation of SEN provision to raise pupil achievement.

• Ensure Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are completed, implemented, and reviewed effectively, including securing high needs funding.

• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, Annual Reviews, and safeguarding discussions involving learners with SEN.

• Support colleagues in setting high expectations, monitoring teaching quality, and analysing SEN pupil progress data.

• Maintain accurate records for all learners with SEN and oversee the use of tracking systems to monitor impact.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., Equalities Act 2010) and service-wide SEN policies and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with external agencies, commissioners, and internal staff to ensure coherence and readiness for Ofsted.

• Advise on effective use of SEN resources and budgets to meet learner needs.

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Qualifications

• Educational degree
• Evidence of continuous professional developmentwith particular reference to Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) or a similar qualification

Additional Information

Base Location:

The role will be based at either Maidstone or our London (Canning Town) site, with some travel required across the region as part of the wider remit.

Contract: Part Time,Permanent

Hours per week: 18.5

Salary:£16,000 - £19,750 pro-rata (FTE £32,000 - £39,500)

Specific Requirements

• The post holder must have a driving licence and be able to drive as part of the role

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media.