SENDCo - Specialist SEMH School

Location:
Stoke-on-Trent
Salary:
Competitive and dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Contract Type:
Temporary to Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full-Time

Are you a qualified SENDCo looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence outcomes, shape provision and be part of a specialist team making a difference every day?

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with an independent specialist SEMH school in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a dedicated SENDCo to join their experienced and supportive staff team.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a specialist setting supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school offers a highly personalised approach to education, small class sizes and a strong focus on helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. SEMH settings require specialist approaches to behaviour, emotional regulation, attachment and trauma-informed practice.

The successful candidate will initially join on a temporary basis with a clear pathway to a permanent position for the right person.

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school
• Manage and oversee EHCPs, annual reviews and statutory processes
• Work closely with teaching, pastoral and leadership teams to ensure pupils receive the support they need
• Liaise with families, local authorities and external professionals
• Support staff with effective SEND strategies and interventions
• Monitor provision, progress and outcomes for pupils with additional needs
• Contribute to the continued development of SEND provision across the school

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• SENDCo qualification (or working towards completion where applicable)
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and EHCP processes
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills
• A proactive and solution-focused approach

• Experienced SENDCos seeking a new challenge within a specialist setting
• SEND leaders looking to take the next step in their career
• Qualified teachers who hold the SENDCo qualification and are looking to move into a SEND leadership role

• A specialist SEMH environment where relationships come first
• An experienced and supportive staff team
• Opportunities to influence and develop provision
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• A clear pathway to a permanent contract
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people