SENCO

• SENCo
• SEMH Secondary School 
• Full-time
• Enfield

A SEMH Secondary School in Enfield are looking for a qualified and experienced SENCO to join their school on a full-time basis with an immediate start.

The Role

As the SENCO you will join the senior leadership team to proactively support inclusion for all students and carry out line management of the Assistant SENCO. Pupils at the school will have the primary need of SEMH, however, will also have Autism, ADHD, ASC and ASD. 

You will report to the Headteacher and will also work in collaboration with the Head and Behaviour Lead, as well as the Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Child Therapists.

Your role will include:

• Reviewing EHCPs and leading annual reviews
• Updating the school’s SEND record of need and making sure that there are appropriate records all pupil's progress and needs.
• Providing support for existing teachers with curriculum, planning and quality 1st teaching to improve outcome for pupils
• Communications with parents, outside agencies and support teams as required
• 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 full-time basis. 

To apply for this position, you must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience working with children with SEND / SEMH or in a PRU setting and be fully qualified.

The School

This SEMH Secondary School are experienced in providing schooling for young people from 11- 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

The dedicated staff team are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment that is adaptable to meet each student’s needs. The school offers stability needed to gain an emotional balance and wellbeing support to allow students to develop their self-esteem and a positive attitude to lifelong learning. Alongside the core teaching and support staff are a team of therapist and outreach workers providing the students with a rounded support programme.

The school is easily accessible by public transport. 

If you are a Qualified Teacher with extensive experience support young people with SEMH and behavioural needs and would like the opportunity to take on a senior role in a supportive and progressive school, please apply ASAP with an up to date CV outlining your experience.

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.