SENCO​/Teacher - Alternative Provision

Position: SENCO / Teacher - Alternative Provision (Permanent)
SENCO / Teacher – Secondary Alternative Provision (QTS Required)

Catford | 4 days per week | ASAP or February Half Term Start
£180–£230 per day (pay to scale)
12-week temp to perm

Job Summary

Milk Education is working in partnership with a specialist secondary alternative provision in Catford, supporting pupils who are unable to access mainstream education due to SEMH and SEN needs.

This is a teaching SENCO role, combining classroom teaching with responsibility for SEN provision and EHCP processes. The provision focuses on re-engagement, attendance, and long-term outcomes, within a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver high-quality teaching to secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and additional SEN, adapting curriculum and pedagogy to meet individual need

* Act as SENCO within the provision, overseeing SEN identification, support planning, and statutory processes

* Lead, coordinate, and contribute to EHCP reviews, annual reviews, and SEN documentation in line with local authority requirements

* Liaise professionally with the Local Authority, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary professionals

* Work closely with the Head Teacher to develop and monitor SEN strategy across the provision

* Support staff with inclusive practice, differentiation strategies, and behaviour support approaches

* Monitor and track pupil progress, engagement, and attendance, using data to inform interventions

* Implement and review individual behaviour and support plans

* Promote positive relationships, emotional regulation, and resilience through trauma-informed practice

* Maintain clear records in line with safeguarding and SEN compliance requirements

* Contribute to a consistent, calm, and structured learning environment

* Participate in meetings, reviews, and planning to support whole-school development

Working Pattern

* 4 days per week

* Tuesday is mandatory

* One additional weekday off (your choice)

* 8:00am – 4:00pm

* Start date:

ASAP or February half term

Essential Requirements

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

* Experience supporting pupils with SEN

* Confidence teaching secondary-aged pupils

* Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable

* Previous SENCO experience or title

* Experience contributing to or leading EHCP reviews

* Experience in alternative provision, PRU, or SEMH settings

Pay & Contract

* £180–£230 per day (pay to scale, dependent on experience)

* 12 week Temp to Perm period (Subject to interview)

Why Apply?

* Reduced teaching load with SENCO responsibility

* Four-day working week

* Supportive leadership and specialist setting

* Meaningful role with real impact

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