SENCO

Role description:

The SEN Coordinator position is structured as a 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) role. The remaining 0.5 FTE will be assigned in accordance with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and the strategic needs of the school.

Preference may be given to candidates who are able to combine the SEN Coordinator role with responsibilities in College and University Counselling, supporting students and families in planning for post-secondary pathways and applications.

Where appropriate, the additional allocation may include teaching or another specialist role aligned with the candidate’s expertise and the school’s programme requirements.

This may include, but is not limited to, English language instruction, learning support, or another academic subject area. This structure ensures that the school maintains strong provision for students with additional learning needs while enabling effective deployment of staff expertise across the wider academic programme.

This demanding role requires a candidate with both appropriate qualifications and proven experience in the role of Special Educational Need Coordinator or Learning Support Coordinator. They will require initiative; will be empathetic and proactive, with a personable and positive character. The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with special educator colleagues across regional ISP schools, demonstrate a broad knowledge of disabilities and disorders, and be able to deliver or facilitate appropriate interventions and support in an academic setting. Experience working with students for whom English is an additional language would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities 

·       Conduct all duties associated with the role of SENCO, including conducting and evaluating assessments, developing IEPs, IBPs and ALPs, collaborating with staff and parents to facilitate appropriate provision and support, and monitoring and reporting on students’ progress.

·       Maintain the Inclusion Register and provision map of interventions across the school for SEN, G+T, EAL and those students with learning or behavior issues.

·       Lead the Inclusion team within the school and be responsible for the effective use of learning support resources.

·       Identify training and development needs of the whole staff in light of student data and/or current curriculum changes and lead in-house CPD learning support sessions.

·       Report on attainment and progress of students on the SEN register and review whole school assessment data to identify priority areas and/or students for targeted intervention.

·       Participate in professional development opportunities Liaise with external specialists and Inclusion colleagues to improve outcomes for students.

Teacher skills

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·       Creativity and flexibility.

·       Organization and time management skills.

·       Patience and empathy.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education/PGCE with postgraduate, university level, Special Education qualifications- ie SENCO accredited training, Masters in Special Education.

·       Experience in the role of SENCO or Learning Support Coordinator, managing a team of educational professionals.

·       Promote inclusion and provide support to all staff, families and students on SEN and inclusion issues across the school.

·       Develop policies and practices leading to high quality outcomes for all students, including those identified with SEN.

·       Child development, or a related field, preferably counselling.

·       Knowledge of international childhood education standards.

·       Good command of the English language, written and oral. 

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles 

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous ten years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.