SENCO

Sencare Recruitment Ltd; Frome; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

SENCO role in a UK specialist setting focused on shaping inclusive SEND provision. You will lead strategic and operational aspects, ensuring tailored support so pupils progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Collaborating with teachers, therapists and families, you’ll drive compliance and high-quality practice while championing pupil outcomes and wellbeing. A NASENCO-landing path is encouraged within three years.

Qualifications

• Qualified with NASENCO or willing to complete it within three years.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex SEND (SEMH and ASC).
• Knowledgeable about the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation.
• An inspiring leader who can influence practice and champion inclusive education.
• Excellent communicator with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and committed to working effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Reflective, resilient and dedicated to CPD.
• A full UK Driving Licence holder.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school’s SEND provision, reflecting legislation and inclusive ethos.
• Oversee identification, assessment and support of pupils with SEND for outcomes.
• Lead EHCP development and review with statutory involvement from pupils and families.
• Monitor pupil progress and use data to drive interventions and wellbeing.
• Coach staff in SEND practice, adaptive teaching and trauma-informed approaches.
• Collaborate with education, therapy and care teams for joined-up support.
• Build partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies (EPs, CAMHS, LAs).
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and inspection-ready practice.

Skills

NASENCO

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Driving licence

Job description

SENCO

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Salary: From £38,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start Date: October 2026

Applicants: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We’re looking for an outstanding SENCO to join a specialist team and help shape the future of inclusive education within a therapeutic setting.

This is far more than a coordination role. It’s an opportunity to lead, innovate and advocate for some of the most vulnerable learners, ensuring every pupil is understood, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

As SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of SEND provision across the school. You’ll provide both strategic leadership and operational expertise, ensuring that pupils receive tailored support that enables them to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals, you’ll champion inclusive practice and ensure that statutory responsibilities are met with excellence and compassion.

This is a rewarding opportunity to influence whole-school culture, develop staff expertise and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop the school’s SEND provision, ensuring it reflects current legislation, best practice and an inclusive ethos.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and support of pupils with SEND to secure the best possible outcomes.
• Lead the development and review of EHCPs, ensuring statutory compliance and meaningful involvement from pupils and families.
• Monitor pupil progress and use data to implement effective interventions that drive achievement and wellbeing.
• Coach and support staff in high-quality SEND practice, adaptive teaching and trauma-informed approaches.
• Work collaboratively with education, therapy and care teams to deliver joined-up, holistic support.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies, including Educational Psychologists, CAMHS and Local Authorities.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic development, including aspects of the inspection framework for suitably experienced candidates.

About You

• Qualified with the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or willing to complete it within three years.
• Experienced in supporting pupils with complex SEND, particularly SEMH and Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).
• Knowledgeable about the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
• An inspiring leader who can influence practice and champion inclusive education.
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and committed to working effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Reflective, resilient and dedicated to continuous professional development.
• A full UK Driving Licence holder.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a specialist or therapeutic school setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.
• Experience leading multi-agency meetings and contributing to EHCP documentation.
• Previous leadership experience or the ambition to contribute at Senior Leadership level.

About the School

Learning goes far beyond the classroom. Outdoor spaces and opportunities within the local community provide meaningful experiences for pupils to regulate, connect and engage.

Whether spending time outdoors, engaging with animals or accessing activities within the community, these environments play an important role in helping children and young people feel calm, confident and curious.

As part of a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, we offer rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives.

Our approach is innovative and evidence-based, supporting measurable progress and lasting impact for pupils with complex needs.

We’re proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running in 2025.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks, and successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

Benefits Include

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support