SENCo

Location: Meldreth

We are working with an independent, specialist SEN day school that provides a highly personalised learning environment for children and young people aged 6 to 19 with a wide range of complex needs. These include Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), Autism, ADHD, and associated needs.

SENCo

Location:

Meldreth, near Royston (Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border)

Contract Type:
Full-time, Temp - Perm

Salary: £150 - £200 per day (depending on experience)

Hours:

40 hours per week

Start:
April 2026

Many pupils also have medical needs alongside sensory and physical impairments. The school takes a holistic, child-centred approach, supporting pupils to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low confidence, and challenges with transitions, which can at times present through behaviour.

The school benefits from excellent, fully inclusive facilities, including specialist therapy spaces, a hydrotherapy pool, and extensive outdoor learning areas. An experienced on-site therapeutic team works closely with teaching staff to deliver a curriculum that meets the needs of every learner.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SENCo to join the school from April 2026.

The role:

As SENCo, you will work closely with the Head of School and senior leadership team, playing a key role in developing and leading inclusive teaching and learning across the school. You will have oversight of SEND provision, curriculum development, assessment, careers and preparation for adulthood, and enrichment across designated phases. You will support the strategic development of the school in line with its shared values and quality improvement plans, while leading on the effective implementation and day-to-day management of SEND policies.

A core focus of the role will be on improving outcomes and achievement for pupils with SEND.

Key responsibilities:

Support the day-to-day leadership and management of the school community, including staff recruitment, training, and line management

Lead and coordinate CPD for classroom-based staff, ensuring training needs are identified and met

Support the effective management of budgets and resources to meet school priorities and targets

Ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained learning environment through effective health and safety practice

Collate evidence for key sections of the school’s self-evaluation processes

Report to governance on pupil progress, learning outcomes, and school improvement plans

Play a leading role in assessment, achievement reviews, and target-setting processes

Ensure robust systems are in place for collecting and analysing assessment data to inform planning and raise achievement

Monitor the quality of teaching and learning through planning scrutiny, work sampling, lesson observations, and reporting outcomes

Lead the development and implementation of an inclusive curriculum and effective assessment framework

Essential skills and qualifications:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)

Strong track record of high-quality teaching within SEN or specialist settings

Experience translating SEND policy into effective, practical implementation

Leadership experience within inclusion, SEND, or a key phase, with impact on whole-school outcomes

Strong people management skills and experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Excellent communication skills across a range of audiences and formats

Desirable skills and qualifications:

Accredited training in specialist areas such as Autism or Dyslexia etc.

A management or leadership qualification

NPQSL, NPQH, NPQSENDCo (or willingness to achieve within two years)

Experience delivering impactful CPD, mentoring, and coaching

Contribution to senior leadership teams and strategic planning

Understanding of ASD interventions such as TEACCH or similar approaches

Experience in curriculum leadership, action planning, and resource management

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities:

Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.

Make a Real Difference:

If you’re enthusiastic about supporting learners with complex needs and championing inclusive education, we want to hear from you