Role: SENCo
Location: Wakefield
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 (M1 - UPS3)
About the School:
Simply Education are looking for a SENCo for a permanent role in a 'Good' Ofsted rated Alternative Provision. You will be supporting young people aged 11 - 19 with complex needs including autism, moderate and severe learning disabilities; speech, language, communication and interaction needs and behaviours that can challenge. We are currently seeking an experienced SEN Coordinator to join their School team.
Key Responsibilities for the SENCo:
- Coordinate and oversee the SEN provision within the school, ensuring compliance with legal and educational standards.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with SEN.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to support differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom practices.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on SEN best practices and strategies.
- Liaise with parents, guardians, and external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for students with SEN.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of students with SEN, making adjustments to support plans as needed.
- Keep up-to-date records of SEN students and ensure accurate documentation is maintained.
- Advocate for the needs of SEN students within the school community and promote an inclusive school culture.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies related to SEN.
Qualifications for the SENCO:
PGCE, QTS, or equivalent teaching qualification
SENCo qualification
Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN needs
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
Experience with students displaying challenging behaviour
If you are interested in this SENCo position, please apply. Alternatively, for an informal chat about the SENCo position, please contact Robyn Doolan, SEND Recruitment Consultant at our Manchester Office in the City Centre on (phone number removed)
If shortlisted, Robyn will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks alongside completion of an application form.
All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an obtain a DBS with relevant checks completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of referencing