SENCO - SEND School

SENCO – SEND School

Are you an experienced SENCO looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a thriving specialist setting? Do you have the knowledge, leadership skills and passion to ensure children with additional needs receive the highest quality education and support? This welcoming SEND school in Atherstone is looking to appoint a dedicated and ambitious SENCO to join its leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist school that supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and associated learning needs. The school is renowned for its exceptional facilities, specialist resources and welcoming culture, with a leadership team that is committed to supporting both pupils and staff to achieve their very best.

As SENCO, you will lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school, ensuring every pupil receives personalised support that enables them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Working closely with teachers, therapists, parents and external agencies, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of inclusive practice and ensuring EHCP provision is delivered effectively.

This role would suit an experienced SENCO looking for a fresh challenge or an aspiring SEND leader with the relevant qualifications and specialist knowledge.

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school
• Oversee EHCP implementation, annual reviews and statutory processes
• Monitor pupil progress and ensure personalised learning programmes are effective
• Support teachers and support staff to deliver outstanding SEND practice
• Work collaboratively with families, therapists and external professionals
• Lead staff training and promote high-quality inclusive teaching
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic planning
• Ensure the school remains fully compliant with SEND legislation and best practice

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• The National Award for SEN Coordination (or be working towards it where appropriate)
• Significant experience working within a SEND setting
• Excellent knowledge of EHCPs, the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and a passion for improving outcomes for children with SEND

• A permanent leadership opportunity within a highly regarded SEND school
• Outstanding facilities and access to specialist teaching resources
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative and welcoming staff team
• The opportunity to shape and develop SEND provision across the school
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.