Do you have a passion for helping children thrive? Are you a natural leader with the ability to inspire others? If so, consider the SENCo & Teacher position at Progress School.
About The School
Progress School is an outstanding, highly specialist school supporting a small cohort of 14 pupils aged 7–19 with autism and additional complex needs. At the heart of our provision is a truly bespoke approach, ensuring that every child and their family receive individualised, compassionate support tailored to their unique strengths and needs. We are now seeking a dedicated and passionate SENCo & Teacher to join and complement our team, helping us continue to deliver outstanding outcomes for our pupils while playing a pivotal role in the ongoing development and delivery of an inspirational Personal Development curriculum that empowers every learner. The role involves teaching for three days while devoting two days to SENCo responsibilities initially.
About The Role
- Undertake the role of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) for all statutory purposes, including the organisation and completion of Annual Reviews.
- Be accountable, alongside our teaching team, for the education of students with SEN, considering individual needs, available resources, and updating timetables and provision maps throughout the academic year in line with the successful candidate’s experience and specialisms.
- Work collaboratively with academic and therapeutic teams to ensure all assessments and documentation are accurate, up to date, and completed within required timescales.
- Analyse and track student progress using appropriate assessments, data, and records to inform planning and provision.
- Act as the Designated Teacher for CLA, attending PEP meetings and CLA reviews, and maintaining accurate records and data to support these meetings.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience working as a SENCo, with a warm, inclusive approach to supporting children with SEND
- QTS or QTLS and a nationally recognised degree
- A calm, engaging, and resilient approach
- An innovative teaching style
- A strong motivation to help every child reach their potential
Our Benefits Include
- Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
- Blue Light discount card
- Teacher’s Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive induction
- Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
- Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
- Wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme and more
Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.
All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least two references covering the last three years; references may be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details:
Aspris Children's Services Limited Recruitment Team
