SEN Coordinator Part/Full Time

TLC is an independent day special school for children and young people with SEMH, ASD and associated learning and communication difficulties. It is part of Melrose Education limited. 

Our nurturing, independent SEN secondary school have an opening for a SENCo to join our supportive, 'Good' (Ofsted 2022), committed and enthusiastic team as of Autumn Term 2024. This position is for either 2/3 days a week or full-time (includes some teaching responsibilities).

Our goal is to ensure all children benefit from an inclusive education and achieve well. A key foundation of our successful school are our strong values and this supports our inclusive ethos.

We are committed to providing the very best education for our children. We provide exceptional learning environments with a community spirit. This positive culture permeates all aspects of school life and the promotion of learning, through the full range of teaching approaches, takes account of the needs of all learners.

We are seeking to appoint a newly qualified or experienced SENCo that has the appropriate qualification or experience to join our team, with leadership experience, as the SENCo will join the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing the SEND provision, managing our TA team and will be an exemplary practitioner.

We can offer you:

• A great learning and working environment and welcoming and enthusiastic staff and pupils who are keen to learn and enjoy learning

• CPD opportunities

• The opportunity to be a part of the schools continuing journey of improvement to be outstanding, working with a dedicated and hardworking staff, supportive parents and active Governance

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience or an exceptional understanding of teaching in secondary and/or SEND provision

• Hold the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination or other SENCo qualification

• Have an excellent understanding of the SEN Code of Practice

• Have both an excellent understanding of pupil progress and a willingness to embrace change

• Be open to new approaches to teaching and learning

• Be an excellent team player

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

Visits to the school are welcomed and strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit or for more information please contact Helen Dyer, Principal.

Closing date: - 31st July 2024

Interviews:- To be confirmed

Salary:-Aligned to MPS to UPS