SENCO

Immediate Start | Permanent | Term Time Only
Salary From £39,000 per annum

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Lead Meaningful Change in Specialist Education

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced and passionate SENCO to join a highly supportive specialist setting catering for children and young people with complex additional needs.

This is an urgent appointment, offering the chance to help shape SEND provision across multiple sites while making a measurable difference to the lives of vulnerable learners.

The successful applicant will join on a 12-week temp-to-perm basis, with the school looking to secure a permanent member of staff following a successful placement.

The Position

This role combines strategic leadership with operational expertise.

You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, families and external agencies to ensure every learner receives the support, guidance and provision required to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

As the position involves working across several locations, a full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop SEND provision.
• Ensure compliance with current SEND legislation.
• Coordinate EHCP reviews and documentation.
• Analyse progress data and identify effective interventions.
• Support staff development and best practice.
• Promote trauma-informed and inclusive approaches.
• Liaise with external professionals and local authorities.
• Strengthen relationships with families and carers.
• Contribute to wider leadership and school improvement priorities.

About You

• QTS or equivalent.
• NASENCO qualification or willingness to complete.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and Autism.
• Strong knowledge of SEND systems and legislation.
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• Ability to influence and develop colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience

• Specialist education settings.
• Trauma-informed practice.
• Multi-agency working.
• EHCP leadership.
• School improvement responsibilities.
• Leadership experience.

About Us

Learning goes far beyond the classroom. Outdoor environments offer meaningful opportunities for students to regulate, connect and engage. Whether spending time within the community or alongside animals, these experiences help children become calm, confident and curious learners.

We provide specialist education for young people who require a deeper level of understanding and support than mainstream education can typically offer. Students present with a range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

Why Join Through Teaching Personnel?

• Himaya will support you throughout the recruitment process and help secure your interview.
• Fast-tracked interview process.
• Dedicated SEND recruitment specialist.
• Expert compliance support.
• Access to ongoing CPD.
• Permanent contract following 12 successful working weeks.
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities.

Benefits Package

• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme with enhanced contribution options
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" support programme
• Physical and Mental Health Support
• Flexible Benefits Platform
• Health and Insurance Benefits
• Hundreds of Retail Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Growth Support

Safeguarding

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS check.

Due to the urgent nature of this vacancy, interviews are being arranged immediately. We reserve the right to close the advert early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.