Inclusion Lead/SENCO (Maternity Cover

EDU Passport LLC; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Trotts Hill Primary invites a dedicated SENCO to lead inclusion during an INCO maternity leave. You will shadow the INCO for a seamless handover and ensure continuity for pupils and families.

You will oversee EHCPs/ADPRs, coordinate support, and work with SLT and the Headteacher to maintain high standards of provision and progress for vulnerable learners. This post is 0.6 FTE with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with demonstrable impact on vulnerable pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with staff, parents and professionals.
• Willing to gain the National Award for SEN Coordination (SENCO).

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHCPs and ADPRs and embed provision and reasonable adjustments in classroom teaching and lesson design.
• Monitor progress, quality‑assure targeted support and use data to evaluate impact.
• Provide coaching and training so adaptive teaching and differentiation are consistent across year groups.
• Build strong relationships with parents, external specialists and the senior leadership team.

Skills

Inclusion leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organised

SEN Coordination award

Education

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

Job Location

Stevenage Borough

Job Description

About the role Start

Spring term 2027 (first half term working alongside our INCO) - potential to extend / job‑share Are you passionate about inclusion and determined that every pupil should achieve and thrive? Trotts Hill Primary is a warm, ambitious and highly inclusive school where every pupil is cared for deeply, valued and respected. We are proud that vulnerable groups at Trotts Hill make at least good progress and inclusion is central to everything we do.

We have a highly experienced and collaborative inclusion team and are committed to high quality CPD and opportunities for all staff. The Role: Lead Inclusion across the school during the INCO’s maternity leave (0. 6 FTE; 3 days per week). Extension to 0. 8 or FTE with teaching commitment considered. Shadow and partner with our INCO for the first half term to ensure a seamless handover and strong continuity for pupils and families. Work closely with SLT and the Headteacher – who has a strong background in SEND.

Oversee EHCPs and ADPRs and ensure day‑to‑day provision and reasonable adjustments are embedded in classroom teaching and lesson design. Monitor progress, quality‑assure targeted support, and use data to evaluate impact. Provide coaching and training so adaptive teaching and differentiation are consistent across year groups. Build and sustain strong relationships with parents, external specialists and the senior leadership team to secure timely, evidence‑based support.

Contribute to strategic planning and resourcing to maintain outstanding outcomes for vulnerable pupils. We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with demonstrable impact on vulnerable pupils.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and can rapidly build effective working relationships with staff, parents and professionals.
• Is resilient, organised and committed to sustaining high standards of provision and progress.
• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (or is willing to gain it).

Believes that universal, high‑quality teaching is the first line of support and can coach others to make adaptations that work for vulnerable learners. Contract and flexibility Maternity cover at 0. 6 FTE (3 days per week). Flexible working considered; potential to extend the role or job‑share depending on candidate preference and school need.

We welcome applications from candidates who will champion inclusion, lead with warmth and rigour, and help every pupil at Trotts Hill to achieve and thrive. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and shortlisted candidates will be asked to share any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

The successful applicant will also be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education . Documents Letter from the Head - SENCO. pdf Adobe PDF, 0. 2 Mb SENCO - Job Description. pdf Adobe PDF, 0. 06 Mb