Part time SENCO

Job Description

Role: SENCOSalary: MPS/UPS Responsible to: Headteacher Location: Croydon Primary SchoolContract type: Part time - 3 days per week - Permanent contractAre you an experienced SENCO with primary school experience, looking for a new challenge or an opportunity to improve your work-life balanceAre you a qualified teacher with extensive SEND experience, looking for career progressionAre you a Dyslexia specialist teacher looking for an opportunity to lead whole-school SENAre you looking for a school with a friendly and supportive staff team and an inclusive approach to learningI am actively recruiting an experienced SEN Teacher for a wonderful and creative primary school in Croydon. You will be experienced in scaffolding lessons to best support children with additional needs. Your role is to develop and oversee the implementation of the schools SEN strategy and policy, carry out assessments of pupils with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress. This will include observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents.Who would suit this roleThis is an incredibly exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher with knowledge and training in SpLD, assessment for SpLD is a benefit. This would suit a Dyslexia specialist and qualifications to assess for SpLD would be highly beneficial.This role would also suit a SENCO looking to improve their work life balance in a school where SEN is fully supported by the headteacher. This role will not include EHCP processing so will not suit someone who is looking to gain or develop this area. This is a child centered role with SEN advisory responsibility and 1:1 interventions with up to 30 pupils with identified additional needs.The current SENCO is retiring and has implemented successful strategies and scaffolding for the teaching staff, she has created a plethora of useful resources to support SEN. You will have the opportunity to utilise these resources and encouraged to create your own and use your own expertise to lead SEN in the school. This is a part time role, 3 days a week.Requirements:QTS - EssentialSEN experience - EssentialSEN qualifications - EssentialNASENCO - BeneficialSENCO experience - BeneficialSpLD experience and knowledge - EssentialDyslexia assessment qualification - BeneficialResponsibilities: 1:1 sessions with up to 30 students with identified additional needs SEN advisory to all teaching staff, helping to plan and scaffold their lessons to meet the needs of their class Plan, deliver and maintain the provision for neuro diverse students, underpinned by a sound and practical knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice 2015 and The Equalities Act 2010 Support the needs of individual learners who encounters barriers to learning with planned intervention in discussion with class teachers and support staff Adhere to and keep up to date with legislation and school policy in regard to Safeguarding and Child Protection Take strategic lead for all aspects of specific and extended learning needs (as addressed in the SPEN Policy and EAL Policy) Promote quality first teaching and apply the assess, plan, do and review process to all targeted intervention Be prepared to be involved in the assessment process for prospective pupils in liaison with class teachers Maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for families, ensuring that parents of children receiving intervention are well informed and supported with their childrens progress and achievementWhat can you expect A caring and supportive school community that is both creative and inclusive A dedicated and friendly staff team, committed to achieving high standards A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos and Headteacher who recognises the importance of this role! Excellent CPD and training opportunitiesInterested in hearing moreIf you want to hear more, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to emilie@psinclusion.co.ukIf you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome contact us to discuss your SEND career development.Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.