Are you an experienced and dedicated SENCO looking to reduce your working hours? If so, Simply Education have a great opportunity for you. We are currently looking to appoint a SENCO (asap) to start at our clients school in the Reading area. About the school: With a exceptionally high ofted rating, the school supports children aged 5-16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), moderate to severe learning needs, and associated challenges - they are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported. Education is done through play based learning that will always be guided by and built around each individual and their strengths, challenges, and interests, combining elements of different approaches and frameworks as appropriate. About the role: We are currently looking to recruit an experienced SENDCo to join their team on a fixed term contract. Your role is to act as a member of the school leadership team and provide outstanding Special Education Needs (SEN) provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEND student achievement. Key accountability's: Model a neuro-informed and neuro-affirmative approach and practice to all staff. Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities in accordance with each student EHCP and their defined SEND assessment. Overseeing the day-to day operation of a school's special education policy. In relation to each students EHCP and defined SEND assessment, coordinate and deploy the school's provision with regard to its policies, staffing and resources. Communicate with parents/carers, school employees, other agencies, and local authorities on the progress of students and the effectiveness of intervention and support strategies. Ensure that there is an integrated approach to the school's SEND provision generally and for specific students. Exercise a key role in advising and assisting the Head teacher with the strategic development of SEND policy and provision, including reviewing, and formulating policies. Liaise with the Pastoral lead to identify appropriate therapeutic support. Prepare information and carry out annual statutory reviews or specific case conferences. Promote best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the school through inset and CPD for new teachers. To keep abreast of developments in SEND (e.g., research, changes to the law) and inform SLT and Head where appropriate. To undertake any reasonable task requested by the Headteacher. This will include covering lessons operationally required to do so. Requirements: PGCE, QTS, or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training SENDCo qualification or experience of the role. Relevant knowledge and experience of students with SEND, especially experience of ASC and associated conditions. Have successfully implemented a range of interventions. Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour. Application Progress: If you are interested in this role, please submit an up-to-date CV. Should your application be successful, you will be required to complete a formal application form as part of our safer recruitment process. This will include providing a full education and employment history, along with explanations for any gaps in employment.