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SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Key Stage: Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Location: Croydon & Sutton
Full Time
Immediate Start
Negotiable Rates - MPS/UPS
Are you a qualified teacher with experience working with students who have special educational needs? Do you have a passion for helping students with disabilities and other challenges achieve their full potential? If so, consider applying for the position of SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) for our local schools.
The SENCO will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the provision of special educational needs (SEN) support for students in the school. They will work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to identify, assess, and provide interventions for students with SEN. The SENCO will also ensure that the school's SEN policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
To be successful in this role, you should have a teaching qualification and experience working with students who have special educational needs. You should also have strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team. A relevant postgraduate qualification, such as a Master's in Special Educational Needs, is preferred but not always required.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter to us now!
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and oversee the provision of SEN support for students.
- Ensure that SEN policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
- Identify, assess, and provide interventions for students with SEN.
- Work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
- Monitor the progress of students with SEN and adjust interventions as necessary.
- Attend relevant training and conferences to keep up to date with current SEN practices and policies.
- Collaborate with other school staff to ensure that all students' needs are met.
- Contribute to the school's overall improvement plan.
- Qualified teacher status (QTS)
- Postgraduate qualification in SEN (desirable)
- Experience working with students with SEN.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
- Knowledge of SEN policies and procedures
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Benefits
Working with REED grants you…
- 24/7 access to a personal consultant who is an expert in Education recruitment.
- Access to a huge range of teaching opportunities through our network of branches across England and Wales
- Competitive pay rates
- Support with payroll and timesheets
- Access to CPD courses
- Access to the REED Rewards scheme which includes professional indemnity insurance, life/critical illness insurance, personal accident cover and a 24-hour legal and counselling helpline service.
Apply Now or alternatively call Amy at our Croydon office!
REED EDUCATION is a specialist consultancy focusing exclusively on the Education sector. For over 60 years Reed’s education recruitment specialists have been delivering outstanding service to schools and educational settings across the UK.
