SENDCo, SENDCo, SENDCo, SENCO, SENCO, SENCO

Our client is a new & expanding Alternative Education Provision, serving primary & secondary-aged learners with EHCPs mainly relating to ASC & SEMH, based on multiple sites around Gloucestershire. Despite many of the challenges which their learners face, although the learners may display challenging behaviours, the school maintain a 'no-restraint' policy and always use a restorative approach to working with their learners.

We are seeking an experienced SENDCo to cover maternity leave and ideally someone with previous experience of having supported learners in specialist provisions who have needs relating to ASC, SEMH, trauma, ADHD. The ideal person will be able to effectively support colleagues, carry out learner SEND / EHCP reviews and ensure the individual needs of learners are being met. 

If you have had training in positive behaviour management such as Team Teach / PBM / MAPA and/or THRIVE training we would be particularly interested in hearing from you. If you are successful in your application for this post, Team Teach training will be offered free of charge if required for the post.

The full working day is from 8:30am to 4:00pm, The role is  full time but part-time working may be possible pending the applicants suitability and flexibility.

It would be great to hear from you if you have…

• Experience of working with children who have had to overcome barriers and difficult situations
• The ability to engage parents in supporting children at home by helping to set boundaries and managing behaviour
• The desire to go through training and deliver ideas so that ideas can be implemented.
• Passionate about working with young people in education
• Have a good understanding of what makes an effective intervention strategy
• Are committed to safeguarding young people and helping them overcome difficulties
• Are committed to ensuring students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally
• Are able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a role that offers training opportunities, progression opportunities within the organisation and to be part of a supportive organisation that has expansion plans in the near future.

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks, satisfactory referencing and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up-to-date CV. Please ensure your CV is up-to-date and clearly defines your previous experience. All applicants will be promptly responded to.