SENCO

Senploy; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SENCO - Therapeutic Outdoor Learning Provision in Welling seeks an experienced SENCO to lead SEND provision, align EHCPs and support a multidisciplinary therapeutic team in an outdoor learning setting. The role emphasises safeguarding within the DSL framework and offers a clear pathway to a Deputy-level position.

Applicants should bring QTS and NASENCO, with proven SENCO leadership experience, and a passion for nature-based education.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for the SENCO role.
• NASENCO Award demonstrates senior SENCO capability.
• Proven SENCO experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Willingness to step into a Deputy-level role with DSL duties.
• Strong understanding of SEMH, SEND and therapeutic approaches.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Genuine passion for outdoor learning and nature-based education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the centre.
• Oversee EHCPs, personalised learning plans and statutory processes.
• Provide guidance, coaching and line-management to education staff.
• Support safeguarding as part of the DSL/DDSL team.
• Collaborate with therapy teams to deliver holistic support.
• Contribute to strategic development and continuous improvement.
• Promote and model outdoor learning in all weather conditions.

Skills

Leadership

SEMH understanding

Therapeutic approaches

Education

QTS

NASENCO Award

Job description

SENCO - Therapeutic Outdoor Learning Provision

A therapeutic outdoor learning centre in the Welling area is seeking a committed SENCO to join their team on a temp‑to‑perm basis. This is a distinctive setting where education is delivered outdoors, rooted in nature, and supported by a multidisciplinary therapeutic team. Learners engage in hands‑on, experiential activities designed to build confidence, emotional regulation and academic progress - all outdoors, whatever the weather.

This role suits a SENCO with team‑leader or line‑management experience who is ready to step up. You'll take ownership of SEND provision while also supporting safeguarding as part of the DSL team, with a clear pathway into a Deputy‑level position.

About the Provision

• Outdoor‑first curriculum with nature‑based learning embedded throughout
• Outdoor‑first curriculum with nature‑based learning embedded throughout
• Therapeutic centre offering integrated emotional and behavioural support
• Therapeutic centre offering integrated emotional and behavioural support
• Small groups, structured routines and a nurturing, relationship‑led ethos
• Small groups, structured routines and a nurturing, relationship‑led ethos
• Supportive leadership team focused on developing future senior leaders
• Supportive leadership team focused on developing future senior leaders

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the centre
• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the centre
• Oversee EHCPs, personalised learning plans and statutory processes
• Oversee EHCPs, personalised learning plans and statutory processes
• Provide guidance, coaching and line‑management to education staff
• Provide guidance, coaching and line‑management to education staff
• Support safeguarding as part of the DSL/DDSL team
• Support safeguarding as part of the DSL/DDSL team
• Work collaboratively with therapy teams to deliver holistic support
• Work collaboratively with therapy teams to deliver holistic support
• Contribute to strategic development and continuous improvement
• Contribute to strategic development and continuous improvement
• Promote and model outdoor learning in all weather conditions
• Promote and model outdoor learning in all weather conditions

Requirements

• QTS
• QTS
• NASENCO Award
• NASENCO Award
• Proven SENCO experience with some leadership or line‑management responsibilities
• Proven SENCO experience with some leadership or line‑management responsibilities
• Confidence stepping into a Deputy‑level role with DSL duties
• Confidence stepping into a Deputy‑level role with DSL duties
• Strong understanding of SEMH, SEND and therapeutic approaches
• Strong understanding of SEMH, SEND and therapeutic approaches
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• A genuine passion for outdoor learning and nature‑based education
• A genuine passion for outdoor learning and nature‑based education

If you're an experienced SENCO who thrives in outdoor environments and is ready to progress into a Deputy‑level role, this position offers a rare opportunity to grow your leadership career while making a meaningful impact.