SENCO SENCO required: This school is located in Tower Hamlets and is looking for a Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) to join a supportive team on a part-time basis of 3 days a week. This position will be starting in January 2022 The ideal SENCO must: Have QTS Develop and oversee the implementation of the school's SEN policy 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 TAs on supporting pupils with SEN Support teachers and TAs 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 Zen Educate is an online platform that cuts down agency fees. Teachers in London earn significantly more as Zen Educate cuts the expensive agency fees that push pay down for Primary Teachers and push prices up for schools. Key areas we are looking for primary trained teachers are in the boroughs of Wandsworth, Fulham, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Ealing, Hounslow, Harrow, Barnet, Hackney, Newham, Redbridge, Croydon, Hounslow and Haringey. We make exceptions for Outstanding teachers in other boroughs, so please apply if you want to be considered. About Zen Educate Teachers with QTS earn significantly more as Zen Educate cuts the expensive agency fees that push pay down for Primary Teachers and push prices up for schools. Zen Educate is not an agency. We are a technology company with an online-platform that cuts out the middleman. Roles come and go quickly so the best way to find out more is to register for our platform at www.zeneducate.com. Other benefits include: Register from the comfort of your own home - Upload the required safeguarding documents and complete a video conference interview without ever leaving the house. Set your preferences - Receive and manage bookings through either your phone or laptop on our beautifully designed online platform. Create your profile with the information you want to highlight to schools. Hassle-free - You no longer have to struggle with continuous unnecessary phone calls, timesheets, or any of the other hassle that comes with supply work. Completely transparent - We always charge the school the same transparent, flat-fee and not a commission. As a result, our mission is always to facilitate the fairest match between schools and Teachers. Temp-to-perm - Like the school you’re working at? Zen Educate makes it easy for a school to hire you on a permanent contract. By applying to this job post, Zen Educate collects your information in accordance with our terms of service and privacy policy (found on our website). We may also contact you by email/phone/text about your registration.