SENDCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Are you a supportive and encouraging individual? Do you have a strong classroom management? Do you have experience working in SEND? At TeacherActive we are privileged to be representing and working with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disability / SEND schools across London.This SENCO role is an immediate start, so you could be working as soon as next week. The Merton based school has 100+ pupils on role and an amazing and supportive staff behind it. The students are working to the current curriculum, meaning that they are able to complete their GCSE's in year 11. The students have moderate/Highly functioning Autism  (ASD) and ADHD, and have very minimal behavioural concerns. The school offers the students speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, CAMHS, music therapy, Lego therapy, art therapy and counselling as an integral part of the provision. The school has students aged from 7-16, so teaches the KS2,KS3, and KS4 curriculum.  Our easy and simple application and registration process could mean that we can provide you with a fulfilling job opportunity as soon as possible. Due to our in-house expertise in SEND, we have recently branched out and built a fantastic network with a range of SEND schools all over London, so those with SEND experience and a passion to learn and progress in this field, will be supported through this transition or growth in their career. TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Independent School with their search for a SENCO. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work with a warm and positive school, who are focused on child engagement with a specific approach to children with autistic and ADHD traits. The school's specialist care, therapeutic services and education provide support for children with complex learning difficulties and disabilities, including social, emotional and mental health / SEMH. The school creates an environment for each individual to develop both academically and personally.  All people working in a school will need an enhanced DBS on the update service, if you do not have this then we can assist by sending you over a direct link for you to apply to. If you have been working overseas for over 6 months within the last 5 years, you will need an OSPC (Overseas Police Check) - Both of these are needed due to safeguarding, so will be a requirement for all school environments. The Successful SENCO will have: Experience working within SEND schools A QTS or equivalent An SENCO certification The ability to inspire young minds Excellent time and classroom management In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply* CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply* Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLYNOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. We can get you registered as soon as today, so that you can start your journey on the road of inspiring the next generation! Email:  PHONE: (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services