Job Description

SENCO Position at Secondary ASD School in Southwark

Salary - 250 to 325 per day (Depending on experience)

Southwark Borough

Full time

Are you an experienced and compassionate SENCO looking to make a real difference? TimePlan is working with a vibrant and inclusive secondary ASD school located in Southwark. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our supportive team.

Role Overview: As a SENCO at the school, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest level of support for the students, with a particular focus on sensory needs, communication support, attendance, and annual reviews. You will work closely with staff, students, and families to ensure that each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sensory and Communication Support: Lead on strategies to support sensory processing challenges and communication needs, collaborating with specialist staff to create tailored interventions.
• Attendance: Monitor and improve student attendance, working with families and the wider school team to remove barriers and encourage full engagement in school life.
• Annual Reviews: Manage and facilitate annual reviews for students with EHCPs, ensuring all relevant parties are involved and that the needs of each student are addressed.
• Teaching: Deliver up to a day and a half of timetabled teaching, working directly with students to support their learning and development.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified SENCO
• Proven experience as a SENCO, ideally within a SEND setting
• A strong understanding of sensory processing difficulties, communication strategies, and ASD-related challenges.
• Experience with managing annual reviews and writing high-quality reports.
• A collaborative approach, working well with staff, families, and external professionals.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where all students can thrive.

If you are dedicated to supporting students with Autism and want to work in a rewarding, collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from you!

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS if your current DBS is not on the update service.

Timeplan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

If you are looking for a rewarding role in SEND and want to make difference, we want to hear from you!

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