Course Overview

The NASENCo takes as its ideology the notion that person-centered, inclusive thinking that foregrounds individual interests and needs of children, young people, and adults with SEN and/or disabilities is at the heart of all practice. It is based on the premise that parents and carers are equal partners in securing achievement, progress, and well-being, and that a value-free understanding of social and familial contexts is crucial in responding to a child, young person, or vulnerable adult with SEN.

Individuals on this course will already be working as SENCos or ALNCos in schools, colleges, or Early Years settings.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

Applicants must be qualified teachers (QTS, QTLS, or EYTS) and will normally be working in the area of SEN, or aspiring to acquire specialist SEN knowledge and skills and/or the National SENCO Award.

Applicants will need to show evidence of Qualified Teacher Status and of their first degree to obtain admission to the NASENCo.

We may invite applicants to have a telephone interview during our recruitment process.

For SENCos new to the role, it is mandatory (in England) to achieve the Award within three years of appointment.

Completion of the required induction period is mandatory for the post of SENCo in line with the Early Careers Framework (ECF), which is two years for maintained schools. Statutory induction is not a legal requirement to teach in Further Education (FE) or the independent sector, academies, free schools, and British Overseas Schools (BOS), but may be served in these settings.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)