Inclusion Manager and SENDCO

Heart of Yorkshire; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Wakefield is seeking an enthusiastic Inclusion Manager & SENDCO. You will lead a team providing support for students with special educational needs, ensuring compliance with SEND requirements. The role demands strong qualifications, including a PGCE and experience in identifying learners' additional needs. The position offers generous benefits like annual leave, professional development, and a pension scheme, along with a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave (37 days pro rata + bank holidays + college closure days)

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to a wide range of high street discounts

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A C / 9-4 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification.
• SEND Qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience in identifying additional needs and producing plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide an outstanding student experience for all students with SEND.
• Facilitate inclusive practice and quality teaching for set curriculum areas.
• Ensure compliance with SEND statutory duties as per the Code of Practice.

Skills

Experience of identifying additional needs of learners

Excellent team player

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Education

GCSE grade A C / 9-4 in English and Maths or equivalent

PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification

SEND Qualification/SENDCo Qualification

Job description

Inclusion Manager and SENDCO

Ref : 138946

Salary : £41,858 to £44,405 pro rata
£20,929 to £22,202 actual salary

Hours : hours per week

Location : Wakefield College

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Inclusion Manager & SENDCO to join our additional learning support team within an inclusive FE setting. You will manage a team that offers outstanding support to our learners with SEND and ensure that they succeed and achieve their highest potential.

We are looking for enthusiastic professionals who can promote a culture of inclusion, high expectations of behaviour, motivation and success through excellent standards of inclusive teaching and learning and wrap around support. In addition, you should be an excellent team player and have a passion for supporting students with Educational Health & Care plans and additional learning needs.

As an Inclusion Manager and SENDCO you will :

• Lead a team of staff to provide an outstanding student experience for all students with SEND
• Facilitate and advise on inclusive practice and quality first teaching within the classroom for a cohort of students within set curriculum areas
• Ensure SENDCO statutory duties outlined within the SEND Code of Practice : 0-25 Years are complied with.

You will have :

• GCSE grade A C / 9-4 in English and Maths or equivalent
• PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification
• SEND Qualification / SENDCo Qualification or willing to work towards this
• Experience of identifying the additional needs of learners and producing individual outcomes and plans.
• A working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

Values

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For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would like to join us please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits include :

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days pro rata + bank holidays + college closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts
• Staff Recognition Awards

Find out more here.

Closing date : 5th January 2026

Interview date : 15th January 2026

Please note direct applicants only – no agency CV’s

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.