SenCO

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Job Title:        SENCO

Location:         Baston House School, Bromley, Kent

Salary:      £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience 

Hours:            37.5 hours per week

Contract:        Permanent Term Time only

Are you committed to improving the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for an experienced SENCO to join our fantastic team at Baston House School, Bromley.

About us

Baston House School is an independent day specialist provider of education in Bromley, Kent for pupil and young people aged from 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

About the Role

The SENCO will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of the school’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy; including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students’ attainment and achievement.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Qualified SENCo/Teacher who wants to spend time developing creative learning opportunities for the most reluctant and troubled learners.

No two days are the same at Baston House School so we want people who can work at pace to turn ‘can’t do’ into ‘want to’ and are motivated by working with children with complex needs. You will be motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children using a calm and engaging demeanour whilst being resilient and using an innovative style of teaching motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential. We want someone who places a focus on the positive outcomes of our children and takes responsibility for helping improve the lives of our young people.

Key Accountabilities:

• Take the lead in assessments of children with SEN including their strengths and weaknesses, including baseline assessments and bi-annual re-testing;
• Keep appropriate records which are regularly reviewed and monitored;
• Ensure appropriate Individual Education Programmes (IEPs) are in place and regularly monitored and reviewed;
• Maintain and regularly review the Audit of Needs;
• Lead and manage the Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Team, including facilitating regular Team meetings;
• Ensure appropriate Access Arrangements are in place for examination purposes, and collate supporting evidence to facilitate these;
• Provide a written report for Annual Education Reviews;
• Work with the SALT, providing assessment and therapy for pupils who need speech and language support and embed strategies into the IEP process;
• Read information provided on new pupils and summarise the information for the rest of the staff; track any missing information/reports;
• Responsible for planning and delivering whole staff training;
• Take the lead on training and encouraging differentiation within the school.
• Conduct PEP meetings and complete the necessary paperwork for children who are in local authority care;
• Lead school input into EHCP/statement transfers and subsequent updates, completing all paperwork within the agreed timeframe

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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