• SENCO
• Part-time (2/3 days)
• Outstanding primary school
• Southwark
• September start 
• Main Pay Scale (pro rata'd) SEN allowance

An outstanding one-form entry primary school in Southwark are looking for an experienced and qualified SENCO to join their school on a part-time basis 2/3 days a week starting in September.

The Role

As the SENCO you will play a key role in the development of inclusion and pupil outcomes. You will work under the direction of the Head Teacher and Deputy Head/Inclusion Lead and will pro-actively lead and manage staff, lead the SENCO provision and promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils. You will take responsibility for coordinating all the support for children with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND) and developing the school’s SEND Policy to make sure all children get a consistent, high-quality response to meeting their needs in school. Your role will include:

• Preparing Education, Health and Care Plans and making applications
• Making sure that parents are involved in supporting their child’s learning including planning, regular information updates and annual reviews
• Liaising with outside agencies and support e.g., Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychologist, therapists etc.
• Updating the school’s SEND record of need and making sure that there are excellent records all pupil's progress and needs.
• Providing specialist support for teachers and support staff in the school
• Work alongside class teachers to write Personal Learning Plans (PLP) that specify the targets for individual pupils.
• Organising training for staff so they are aware and confident about how to meet the needs of pupils within the school.

This SENCO role is offered on a part-time basis for the academic year. The school can offer 3 days a week and can be flexible on the working days. 

The School

This outstanding, welcoming primary school in Southwark is rated outstanding by Ofsted and is a very popular choice for families in the local community. Consistently ranked among the top schools both in London and nationally, it has been rated outstanding in all areas.  Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, collaborative planning, and a leadership team that prioritises wellbeing and career progression. Located in a vibrant and well-connected area of Southwark, the school also offers easy access to green spaces, local amenities, and excellent transport links.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold a recognised SENCo qualification
• Have experience working with pupils with SEMH and complex needs
• Be confident implementing behaviour and support strategies
• Be warm, empathetic and approachable, with strong communication skills

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.