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SENCO
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,500 to £34,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | BH5 1DD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South West Regional Assessment Centre |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SENCO BH5 |
Summary
At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide people with the skills, knowledge and experience to BE resilient, confident & independent, to GROW into education, employment or meaningful activity, LIVE healthily, BE active & responsible citizens and BE safe.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an additional full time SENCO to join our friendly team in Dorset.
Job Description:
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Develop and oversee the implementation of the SWRAC’s SEN strategy and policy with senior managers
Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of SWRAC - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. But not safeguarding referrals - DDSLs would complete these.
Carry out assessments of young people with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress - including observations in the classroom and meeting with tutors and parents
Work with classroom tutors, SWRAC senior managers, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans
Attend and lead on Team around the learner meetings to ascertain progress and coordinator needs
Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of SWRAC - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists
Provide advice, guidance and training to tutors and Learning Support Assistants on supporting young people with SEN
Support tutors to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for young people with SEN
Support tutors to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom
Advise resources for SEN provision
Maintain systems for keeping young people’s records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
Analyse SWRAC, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions
Keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEN and cascade information to colleagues
To facilitate Person Centred Reviews
Qualifications
Required
NASENCO
Desired
English and maths at Level 2 or equivalent
QTS or similar teaching qualification
Skills / Competencies
A strong commitment to raising educational attainment for young people with SEN, including working with learners directly and supporting other staff to do so
Willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge and keep up to date with local and national policy and developments
Be able to secure sufficient internal resources, and secure the necessary support from external agencies
Teamwork skills – to inspire and motivate other teachers, model good practice, and develop a whole college commitment to supporting learners with SEN
Interpersonal skills – for building relationships with parents, teachers, and external professionals
Written communication skills – for writing learning and support plans, reports on learner progress, and training and guidance for staff
Organisation and time-management skills – needed for prioritising and balancing a busy and varied workload
Empathy and emotional intelligence – in order to recognise and be sensitive to the needs of learners and parents
Analytical and problem-solving skills – necessary for analysing school, local and national data and developing appropriate strategies and interventions
Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of a range of successful teaching, learning and curriculum strategies to meet the needs of all pupils
Knowledge of assessment strategies and the use of assessment to inform next stages
A secure understanding and working knowledge of the SEND code of practice
Understanding of the characteristics of an effective learning environment and the key elements of successful behaviour management
Successful experience in creating an effective learning environment and implementing policy and practice and curriculum for learners
Experience
At least three years teaching experience preferably in post 16
Experience of effective monitoring and evaluation of teaching
Personal Qualities
A passion for person-centred learning especially for learners with complex needs
Empathy for young people with SEND
Commitment to the SWRAC’s Ethos
Able to inspire
The ability to work with a range of staff at all levels
A sense of humour
Enthusiastic, honest, reliable
A sense of purpose and ability to take personal initiative
A sensitive, flexible, open-minded and responsive attitude to working with others
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Strong commitment to SWRAC improvement and raising achievement for all
Ability to build and maintain good relationships
Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic when working under pressure
Good interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills
Positivity and perseverance
Ability to critically evaluate own performance and make any necessary changes to be more effective
Special Attributes/Requirements
To be committed to promoting independence in line with preparing for adulthood outcomes of Education/Employment & Careers, Friends, Relationships and Community, Health and Independent Lives
Prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements.
Current driving licence.
SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an additional full time SENCO to join our friendly team in Dorset.
Job Description:
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Develop and oversee the implementation of the SWRAC’s SEN strategy and policy with senior managers
Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of SWRAC - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. But not safeguarding referrals - DDSLs would complete these.
Carry out assessments of young people with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress - including observations in the classroom and meeting with tutors and parents
Work with classroom tutors, SWRAC senior managers, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans
Attend and lead on Team around the learner meetings to ascertain progress and coordinator needs
Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of SWRAC - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists
Provide advice, guidance and training to tutors and Learning Support Assistants on supporting young people with SEN
Support tutors to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for young people with SEN
Support tutors to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom
Advise resources for SEN provision
Maintain systems for keeping young people’s records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
Analyse SWRAC, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions
Keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEN and cascade information to colleagues
To facilitate Person Centred Reviews
Qualifications
Required
NASENCO
Desired
English and maths at Level 2 or equivalent
QTS or similar teaching qualification
Skills / Competencies
A strong commitment to raising educational attainment for young people with SEN, including working with learners directly and supporting other staff to do so
Willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge and keep up to date with local and national policy and developments
Be able to secure sufficient internal resources, and secure the necessary support from external agencies
Teamwork skills – to inspire and motivate other teachers, model good practice, and develop a whole college commitment to supporting learners with SEN
Interpersonal skills – for building relationships with parents, teachers, and external professionals
Written communication skills – for writing learning and support plans, reports on learner progress, and training and guidance for staff
Organisation and time-management skills – needed for prioritising and balancing a busy and varied workload
Empathy and emotional intelligence – in order to recognise and be sensitive to the needs of learners and parents
Analytical and problem-solving skills – necessary for analysing school, local and national data and developing appropriate strategies and interventions
Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of a range of successful teaching, learning and curriculum strategies to meet the needs of all pupils
Knowledge of assessment strategies and the use of assessment to inform next stages
A secure understanding and working knowledge of the SEND code of practice
Understanding of the characteristics of an effective learning environment and the key elements of successful behaviour management
Successful experience in creating an effective learning environment and implementing policy and practice and curriculum for learners
Experience
At least three years teaching experience preferably in post 16
Experience of effective monitoring and evaluation of teaching
Personal Qualities
A passion for person-centred learning especially for learners with complex needs
Empathy for young people with SEND
Commitment to the SWRAC’s Ethos
Able to inspire
The ability to work with a range of staff at all levels
A sense of humour
Enthusiastic, honest, reliable
A sense of purpose and ability to take personal initiative
A sensitive, flexible, open-minded and responsive attitude to working with others
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Strong commitment to SWRAC improvement and raising achievement for all
Ability to build and maintain good relationships
Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic when working under pressure
Good interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills
Positivity and perseverance
Ability to critically evaluate own performance and make any necessary changes to be more effective
Special Attributes/Requirements
To be committed to promoting independence in line with preparing for adulthood outcomes of Education/Employment & Careers, Friends, Relationships and Community, Health and Independent Lives
Prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements.
Current driving licence.
SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.