Part-Time SENCO - Harrow - Permanent

Part-Time SENCO

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

Job type: Part Time, Permanent

Start date: January 2025 or sooner

Location: Harrow

Job overview

We are looking for an outstanding SENCO with a passion for Inclusion and supporting children with SEND.

About the school

Our School is a popular and thriving primary school serving a diverse community in Harrow. We are a two-form entry primary school catering for pupils aged 3 to 11 and between us we speak over 30 different languages. We have an Additionally Resourced Mainstream School (ARMS) which provides specialist provision for Hearing Impaired Pupils. We are an inclusive school.

We are an Ofsted good school, offering excellent education, along with community and family support. We believe that an excellent education will not only change lives but it will also make our local community stronger. 

As the SENCO, you will:

• Work closely with the leadership team supporting Inclusion and Pastoral needs across the school.
• Be dedicated to creating a safe and happy learning experience for all children.
• Support outstanding SEND practice and pedagogy.
• Develop specialism in teaching and learning of pupils with SEND including support for children with hearing impairment.  
• Plan and coordinate interventions delivered by teaching assistants.
• Work creatively with a fantastic group of children and empower them to develop their voice, skills and talents.
• Contribute to our vision to ensure that the school provides the best support for children with special educational needs.
• Work closely with class teachers to ensure that the needs of the pupils are met in the classroom and through quality first teaching.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including the Teachers of the Deaf, HLTAs and other support services and resources.

Qualifications and Professional Development

• Degree
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of recent and relevant SEND qualifications/training
• Evidence of continuous INSET and commitment to further professional development

Experience:

• Experience working across the primary age range
• 3 or more years’ experience working as a SENCO or Inclusion Lead with SENCO
• Experience of working with children with a range of SEND, including those with dyslexia and/or autism
• Experience of using a range of teaching strategies designed to meet the educational needs of children with different learning difficulties
• National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination or to be attained within 3 years from date of appointment
• Working closely with parents, Learning Support Assistants and other professionals

If you are the Part-Time SENCO we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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