Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive environment

Leave allowances

Job summary

Placements24 are seeking an experienced and organized Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead student support services in Upington. This leadership role ensures that students with SEN receive appropriate support to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

You will oversee the implementation of IEPs, liaise with parents and external professionals, and guide a team of support staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape inclusive education practices within the

Qualifications

• A recognized teaching qualification and postgraduate qualification or extensive SEN experience.
• Proven experience coordinating SEN provision or a similar leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in special education.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload, lead a team, and foster collaborative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor SEN policy and provision.
• Coordinate identification and assessment of students with SEN, ensuring timely intervention.
• Oversee creation and implementation of IEPs for eligible students.
• Liaise effectively with parents, external agencies, and other professionals involved in a student's care and education.
• Provide guidance and support to teaching staff on effective strategies for supporting students with diverse needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Postgraduate qualification in SEN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and organized Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead their student support services in Upington . This leadership role is critical in ensuring that students with special educational needs receive appropriate support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will oversee the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), liaise with parents and external professionals, and guide a team of support staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape inclusive education practices within the school and make a profound difference in the lives of students requiring additional support, contributing to a positive and accessible learning environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy and provision.
• Coordinate the identification and assessment of students with special educational needs, ensuring timely intervention.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for all eligible students.
• Liaise effectively with parents, external agencies, and other professionals involved in a student's care and education.
• Provide guidance and support to teaching staff on effective strategies for supporting students with diverse needs.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification and a postgraduate qualification or extensive experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Proven experience in coordinating SEN provision or a similar leadership role within an educational setting.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in special education.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload, lead a team, and foster collaborative working relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting the coordinator role and experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in SEN.
• A supportive school environment with dedicated resources for student support.
• The opportunity to lead and influence inclusive education practices.
• Standard employment benefits and leave allowances.