part time SENCO

SENDco Leader required for Primary School in Croydon

At Engage, we know that a school runs on quality staff. We’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with schools in Croydon and the school we are working with are looking for a SENDco Lead to 3 days per week on a fixed term basis from September 2025 to July 2026.

SENDco Leader Requirements:

• As a SENDco leader, you will have QTS

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the school’s SEN policy

• As the SENDco Leader, you will be working closely with the leadership team

• Carry out assessments of pupils with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress – including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents

• Work with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans

• Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school – this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists

• Apply for funding and grants to support SEN provision in the school

• Provide advice, guidance and training to classroom teachers and TA’s on supporting pupils with SEN

• Support teachers and TA’s to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEN

• Support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom

• Manage and advise on the school budget and resources for SEN provision

• Develop and maintain systems for keeping pupil records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date

• Analyse school, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions

• Manage SEN teachers, teaching assistants and support staff to improve pupil progress and attainment

• Keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEN and cascade information to colleagues

• Deliver staff training and CPD for staff

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Free CPD sessions

• Your own dedicated consultant

• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

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