SENCO

To oversee the day-to-day operation of provision for learners with special educational needs (SEN) and to provide professional guidance in the area of SEN in order to secure high quality teaching and the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of achievement of all learners.

To act as a key point of contact for staff in relation to the provision planning and funding of support for learners with SEN. Main duties:

• Lead the strategic direction development and daily operation of SEN provision to raise pupil achievement.

• Lead on the completion of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and the securing of higher needs funding to meet identified needs.

• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings Annual Reviews and safeguarding discussions involving learners with SEN.

• Support colleagues in setting high expectations monitoring teaching quality and analysing SEN pupil progress data.

• Maintain accurate records for all learners with SEN and oversee the use of tracking systems to monitor impact.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. Equalities Act 2010) and service-wide SEN policies and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with external agencies commissioners and internal staff to ensure coherence and readiness for Ofsted.

• Advise on effective use of SEN resources and budgets to meet learner needs.

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Qualifications :

• Educational degree
• Evidence of continuous professional development with particular reference to Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) or a similar qualification

Additional Information :

Base Location:
The role will be based at one of Catch22 College sites with regular travel required to other Catch22 Colleges across the country. Catch22 currently has Colleges in Maidstone London (Canning Town) Nottingham Peterlee and Bishop Auckland.

Contract: Part Time Permanent 

Hours per week: 29.6 Hours over 4 days (days can be flexible)

Salary: 33055 to 39143 pro rate (41319 to 48929 FTE)

Specific Requirements

• The post holder must have a driving licence and be able to drive as part of the role

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Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them a purpose and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Please note we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media. 

Catch22s Commitment to Ban the Box

Catch22 is proud to have Banned the Box. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead we invite disclosures at interview stage and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see our statement of commitment on hiring people with convictions for more information.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time