SENCO

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job Title: SENCO Location: New Barn School, Newbury Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (includes a 5pm finish) Contract: Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SENCO to join our close-knit team at New Barn School located in Newbury. Job Purpose Work with the Headteacher and therapy team to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision at Oakham Shires. Provide professional guidance to colleagues and liaise and work with staff, parents, and other agencies to make sure that pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching. Advise on the graduated approach to providing SEN support and differentiated teaching methods appropriate for individual pupils in liaison with the therapy team. Work with the Headteacher and school governors to make sure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents/carers about pupil’s needs and any provision made.
• Have day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the SEND policy and the co-ordination of specific provision made to support our pupils who have EHC plans.
• With the Headteacher, regularly review and evaluate the breadth and impact of the SEND support the school offers or can access and co-operate with the LA in reviewing the provision that is available locally and in developing the local offer.
• With the Headteacher, therapy team and teaching staff, identify any patterns in the school’s identification of SEN, both within the school and in comparison with national data, and use these to reflect on and reinforce the quality of teaching.
• Be a point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority (LA) and its support services, and work with external agencies to ensure that appropriate provision is provided.
• Liaise with potential next providers of education to make sure that the pupil and their parents are informed about options and that a smooth transition is planned.

To view the job description, please click here -  About us New Barn School is a growing school and caters for SEMH pupils aged 6-19. With almost 100 pupils across three sites, we are searching for someone to help us make a difference. We have a shared vision where  we aim to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and make their way in the world. Our growing school delivers a structured programme of education, tailored to each student’s individual needs and considering their Education, Health and Care plans. Students are taught in small cohorts and individually, by fully qualified teachers and instructors. We provide inclusive education within a safe, nurturing environment where pupil’s needs are met. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support -  inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media checks. #1