Inspiring SENCO: Lead Inclusive SEND Provision

Outcomes First Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Options Trent Acres School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead SEND provision across the school. You will ensure EHCP outcomes are achieved and pupils receive timely support, while working with SLT, teachers, pastoral and clinical teams and families.

You will shape a whole-school SEND strategy, monitor progress using data and uphold high expectations and inclusion throughout the campus.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS and NASENCO or willingness to complete NASENCO within three years.
• Teaching or HLTA experience, ideally across a whole-school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND practice.
• Experience using assessment and other data to evaluate provision and inform planning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with staff, families and professionals.
• Strategic mindset, strong organisational skills and ability to influence, negotiate and drive positive change.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Coordinate EHCP provision, Annual Reviews and provision mapping with data to monitor impact.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral and clinical teams, parents, LA and external agencies to provide timely support.
• Contribute to school improvement, self-evaluation and staff development to foster inclusion and high expectations.
• Champion inclusion of pupils with SEND to enable access to the curriculum and school life.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Data-driven planning

Influence & negotiation

Driving licence

Education

QTS

QTLS

NASENCO

Job description

Options Trent Acres School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead SEND provision across the school. You will ensure EHCP outcomes are achieved and pupils receive timely support, while working with SLT, teachers, pastoral and clinical teams and families.

You will shape a whole-school SEND strategy, monitor progress using data and uphold high expectations and inclusion throughout the campus.