Senco - London, United Kingdom - Parker Smith Inclusion

Parker Smith Inclusion

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

SENCO - Brent, Barnet and Enfield (North London)

Permanent Contract; £40,000 - £45,000

Shorter working hours 9am - 3pm (30 hours per week)

January 2023 Start

Specialist SEMH School
We are Parker Smith Inclusion, an ethical and people-focused SEND recruitment consultancy based in London and Essex. We are currently working with a therapeutic Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school located in North London.

The school has 3 sites in Brent, Barnet, and Enfield, and they are looking to hire a passionate SENCO to join them in January on a permanent contract.

Interview slots are available ASAP.

This role is ideal for the following individual:

Currently working as an unqualified SENCO and want to obtain NASENCO qualification in future
Currently working as a deputy SENCO in a small school
Wants a career progression as a SENCO

About the school

The school has 3 sites for pupils in KS3 and KS4 who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).

Pupils with SEMH may have behavioural challenges such as anger, frustration, self-harming, withdrawal and verbal/physical aggression.

Many of them come from broken homes and disadvantaged backgrounds; some have been neglected, suffer from anxieties, and experience domestic violence and abuse.

The school provides therapeutic and holistic education to nurture and support children to thrive.

Class sizes are small (up to 3 pupils) and their focus is to build good working relationships with children and really understand their needs.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership of SEN and inclusion and supporting the school in securing effective education for all pupils
Have a core role in shaping and monitoring inclusion across the whole school
Promote and demonstrate the school's values and aspirations and create a culture of excellence, equality and trust
Communicate a compelling school vision and a culture of high staff morale
Contribute to the development and implementation of the School Development Plan
Secure excellent teaching and support for SEND learners including access to inclusion support services
Liaise with the Headteacher and Deputy Heads, keeping informed of EHCPs
Implementing and monitoring intervention programmes

The Ideal SENCO

Must hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS
Has experience in the SENCO role, particularly assessments, EHCP process, and annual reviews
Ideally, experience within a similar school setting but not essential
Has an understanding of quality curriculum provision
Understands barriers to learning and effective ways to overcome these
Ability to manage time and work to deadlines
Can build and maintain excellent rapport with staff and students
Is resilient, flexible, resourceful and positive