Senco - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Prospect Training Services

Prospect Training Services

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Role - SENCo

Up to 20 hours per week (flexible working pattern)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join our youth provision. Joining a dynamic team working within our post 16 study programmes across 2 centres. You will be committed to supporting our learners to achieve the best outcomes.

Your main area of responsibility will be:

carry out assessments of learners with SEND to identify needs and determine a support package, including access arrangements for formal exams

- work closely with safeguarding and learner support manager throughout the consultation and recruitment process
- attend annual EHCP reviews and support with next steps progression for learners
- work with tutors, SMT, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans
- make referrals and liaise with professionals - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists
- provide advice, guidance and training to tutors on supporting learners with SEND
- support tutors to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for learners with SEN

Keep accurate records and write reports for learner contractual paperwork

Qualifications:

Qualified teacher status (note this is s requirement under the SEND code of practice)
National Award for SEN Coordination

Experience:

Experience of working with varied age groups
Experience of working with vulnerable young people
Experience of working SEND learners
Experience of caseload management

Skills and Knowledge:

Extensive knowledge of SEND Code of Practice
Ability to manage own workload
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Understanding of the examination and access arrangements process for SEND learners
Sound knowledge of diagnostic and assessment tools used with learners with SEND

Closing date is

Job Types:
Part-time, permanent

Part-time hours: up to 20 hours per week

Salary:
£28k - £32k (pro rata)

PTS are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and vulnerable adults, this is part of our ethos and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate: