SENCo

Empowering Learning are supporting an independent provider of specialist education, who support children and young people aged 7 to 19 years with special educational needs and disabilities typically associated with autism, social emotional and mental health needs and associated disorders. They are seeking to appoint a SENCo on a permanent basis within their primary provision based in East London from September 2024 or sooner.

You will lead on SEN Coordination for the primary nurture-specific provision, as well as deliver a teaching timetable. This role would suit an individual who has held some leadership responsibility and is looking to fully develop their SENCo expertise within a specialist school. You will deliver the group's specialist curriculum, with a strong focus on concrete, creative and playful teaching methods, as well as manage and coordinate the provision of SEND support and ensure appropriate pupil-centred support of bespoke needs, as set out in individual Education, Health and Care Plans and ensure that the pupils' voice is delivered within annual reviews and that interventions are appropriate.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Primary Teacher (Holding QTS or QTLS) with post-qualification teaching experience in either the Primary or SEND sector, with experience of middle or senior leadership.
• Holding the National Award for SEN Coordination or willing to complete in role.
• Demonstrable experience of raising outcomes for pupils with neurodiverse needs whilst promoting a culture of inclusion.
• Experience of managing neurodiverse children with SEND, including ASC and/or SEMH, with an understanding of potential implications for communication, learning and behaviour.
• Able to act as a positive role model, providing nurturing approach, building key relationships with pupils and their families.
• An interest in using therapeutic education principles to provide a holistic approach to learning.

Salary offered: £47,000 - £50,000

To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kenny Fraser at Empowering Learning on or email