SENDCo

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join !

Job Title: SENDCo

Location: Overton School, Ludlow, Shropshire

Salary: Up to GBP41,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SENDCo to join our close-knit team at Overton School, part of Options Autism.

Main purpose

The SENCO will be responsible for the implementation of Overton School's Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy; including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students' attainment and achievement.

In addition to agreed responsibilities as a member of the teaching staff and any reasonable direction from the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team the SENCO will:

Observation, Recording, Assessment and Planning

• Take the lead in assessments of pupils with SEN including their strengths and weaknesses, including baseline assessments and bi-annual re-testing;
• Take the lead in statutory annual reviews and attend bi-weekly MDT meetings;
• Keep appropriate records which are regularly reviewed and monitored;
• Ensure appropriate Individual Education Programmes (IEPs) are in place and regularly monitored and reviewed;
• Maintain and regularly review the Audit of Needs;
• Track, monitor and evaluate the efficacy of transition timetables and reduced education timetables;
• Lead and manage the Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Team, including facilitating regular Team meetings;
• Ensure appropriate Access Arrangements are in place for examination purposes, and collate supporting evidence to facilitate these;
• Provide a written report for Annual Education Reviews, attending meetings as required;

Qualifications Required

• NASENCO
  

About Us

Overton School provides specialist education for young people between the ages of 7 - 18.

A nurturing and therapeutic setting comprising of a special school for autistic individuals, learning disabilities and other complex needs.

We are located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside on the periphery of the market town of Ludlow. The school is situated in a large characterful Victorian building sensitively adapted to meet the varying needs of up to 45 young people.

Our school offers a purposeful learning environment with dedicated learning spaces which facilitate the provision of a bespoke education through carefully planned educational pathways.

We are dedicated to improving the lives of the young people we care for, their families and their interactions with the local community.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.

Please note we are an independent school and therefore our school terms will differ from others in the local area.

Why join Options Autism?

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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit