SENCO

SENCO
Enfield Town, Enfield
£40,000- £55,000 per annum
Start date: Jan 2025/ASAP. Full time ( Temp to Perm)

About the role

Job Purpose
With the expansion of the school, there is an opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join the team. The role involves overseeing the development, operation, and management of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision while holding lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and promote inclusive practices throughout the school.

• Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have substantial experience working with children with SEND and autism spectrum conditions (ASC).
• A strong ability to engage with pupils and their families in a sensitive and constructive manner is essential, along with a sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and its application. T
• The role also requires an understanding of the principles of school improvement, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing progress. The ability to analyse SEND data effectively and communicate specialised information clearly to both educational and non-educational audiences is crucial.

About the school

An independent specialist school providing education for children with a diagnosis of autism. The school offers the National Curriculum alongside a supplementary therapeutic curriculum for pupils aged 7 to 17 within a low-arousal, supportive environment

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SENCO you will:

• SENCO Qualification

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• SENCO Qualification

Key responsibilities

As SENCO you will be responsible for:

• Member of Senior Leadership Team

What the school offer

In return, the school can offer the successful candidate:

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Saiad Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email s.jama@smartteachers.co.uk.