Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

About the role

The SENCO provides strategic leadership and operational management of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the school, while maintaining a 50% teaching commitment. The role ensures early identification, effective intervention, inclusive practice, and high‑quality support to enable all students with additional needs to make strong progress.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the school’s SEND provision in line with statutory requirements and school policy.
• Develop, implement and review the SEND policy and improvement priorities.
• Maintain an accurate SEND register and oversee compliance documentation.
• Coordinate initial assessments, screening and analysis of assessment data to identify barriers to learning.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure targets are specific, measurable and regularly reviewed.
• Oversee Wave 1 inclusive classroom teaching and evaluate Wave 2 targeted interventions for impact.
• Deliver professional development and coaching to staff on inclusive strategies and differentiation.
• Build positive partnerships with parents and incorporate student voice into support planning.
• Deliver high‑quality teaching within the allocated subject/phase, modelling inclusive practices.
• Maintain accurate SEND records, support examination access arrangements and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.

Required profile

• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Recognised SENCO qualification (or working towards).
• Strong understanding of inclusive pedagogy and intervention strategies.
• Experience writing and reviewing Individual Education Plans.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing.