SENCO / Class teacher in an enhanced provision

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As part of our continuing commitment to inclusive excellence and early intervention, Dolphin School is developing a small enhanced provision designed to support pupils who require more specialist, targeted and relational approaches within a mainstream prep school environment. The provision will offer a calm, purposeful and nurturing space where children can build confidence, develop independence and successfully access wider school life.

A key principle of the provision will be early intervention; identifying and supporting needs at the earliest possible stage so that pupils are equipped with the academic, social and emotional foundations needed to flourish. Through highly personalised support and strong partnership with families, the provision will aim, wherever appropriate, to support successful transition into mainstream classroom learning and fuller participation in the wider life of the school community.

At the heart of our school, The Harbour is a place of safe anchorage, reflecting our Christian commitment to care for every child. Here, pupils with additional needs are held steady through times of challenge, receiving skilled and compassionate support, with teaching carefully tailored to how they learn best, so that they grow in confidence and sail forward to flourish in their education.

We are seeking an exceptional Lead SENCo / Teacher to help establish, lead and develop a small enhanced provision within Dolphin School which reflects the school’s ethos of relationship-rich education, high aspirations and deeply personalised support.

The successful candidate will have regard for the school’s policies and schemes of work. The teacher will be responsible for the discipline, supervision and welfare of all pupils.

Your key qualities and experience will include:

Qualified Teacher Status
National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to undertake)
Significant experience working with pupils with SEND
Excellent understanding of adaptive teaching and inclusive practice
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
High levels of emotional intelligence, warmth and professionalism
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeingCommitment to Dolphin School’s ethos and values
Experience establishing or leading a specialist or enhanced provision
Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and social/emotional needs
Experience within the independent or prep school sector
Understanding of therapeutic and relational approaches
Experience line managing support staff
Knowledge of current SEND legislation and best practice

Main Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum

Teach a small cohort of pupils with a range of additional learning needs
Plan and deliver highly adaptive, personalised and engaging teaching
Develop bespoke interventions and targeted support programmes
Support pupils in building independence, confidence, emotional regulation and readiness for learning
Support pupils in developing the skills and resilience required for successful participation within mainstream classroom environments
Facilitate successful integration and access to mainstream classes and wider school opportunities where appropriate
Work collaboratively with class teachers to ensure smooth and supportive transitions between the provision and mainstream lessons
Create rich, multi-sensory and communication-supportive learning experiences
Maintain high expectations whilst recognising and celebrating individual progress
Foster a love of learning and encourage pupils to develop resilience, self-belief and curiosity
Lead and oversee SEND provision within the enhanced setting
Contribute to wider SEND strategy and provision across the school
Support staff in understanding and implementing effective adaptive teaching approaches
Provide guidance, coaching and training for teachers and teaching assistants
Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the impact of interventions
Support EHCP processes, annual reviews and professional documentation where required
Liaise with external professionals including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and CAMHS services