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General Cover SENco Teacher - Bristol, City Of Secondary

General Cover SENco Teacher - Bristol, City Of Secondary

4th May start
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago
Expiring 22nd July
Bristol, City of, Bristol
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Zen Educate is seeking a highly organised and dedicated SENCO for a full-time, long-term position at a secondary academy in the Knowle/South Bristol area. This is a critical leadership support role starting ASAP and running through until the end of the summer term. You will be at the heart of the school's inclusion team, ensuring that students with additional needs receive the tailored support they require to flourish. The Role: Leading Inclusion & Equity As the SENCO, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the school's SEN policy. You will coordinate provision for students with EHCPs and those on the SEN register, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to maintain high standards of inclusive practice. Key Responsibilities: Provision Mapping: Coordinating and overseeing the delivery of targeted interventions for pupils with a range of needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and Learning Difficulties). EHCP Management: Leading Annual Reviews and ensuring all Education, Health and Care Plans are up-to-date and effectively implemented. Staff Guidance: Providing professional guidance and training to teachers and TAs to ensure high-quality "Quality First" teaching across the curriculum. External Liaison: Acting as the primary point of contact for external agencies, including educational psychologists, health professionals, and the local authority. Parental Engagement: Building strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers to ensure a collaborative approach to student progress. What We Are Looking For: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Essential. National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO): Highly desirable (or significant proven experience in a SENCO/Inclusion Lead role). Expert Knowledge: A deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and experience navigating the EHCP application and review process. Leadership Skills: The ability to lead a team of TAs and influence teaching staff to adopt inclusive strategies. Resilience & Empathy: A passion for advocacy and the ability to remain calm and methodical in a fast-paced secondary environment. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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Being part of the Oasis family of academies, the overarching vision of our academy is to provide 'Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community'. We want to ensure that all of our young people, whatever their starting points or background, get the education they deserve - and they deserve nothing less than exceptional. Our community is rich with diversity and full of potential. Through creating inspiring and innovative learning spaces, we want to help our young people - and their friends and family - realise their dreams, no matter what they may be. We aim to offer tailored support through a varied curriculum within our classrooms, enrichment opportunities and community Hub support. Here at Oasis Academy Daventry Road it is our mission to support your child on their path to success. We believe each and every one of our young people is capable of reaching their potential with the support of the academy, family and friends. We are all unique, and all have our own aspirations and dreams - one of ours is to help all of our students, and the wider community, along on their journey toward making their aspirations a reality. We want to create a learning environment where our students stay true to themselves, have respect for each other, enjoy the rewards that come from working as part of a team, have high aspirations for their future and act with courage and self belief.

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Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.