SENCo

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the South East is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead the delivery of SEND support in a further education setting. You will oversee EHCP processes, collaborate with authorities and families, and drive inclusive teaching across curriculum teams.

The role requires FE SEND expertise and a DfE-approved SENCO qualification. Salary reflects experience, with a permanent, full-time arrangement and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong FE SEND experience required.
• Experience as SENCO, SEND Manager or similar.
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience liaising with local authorities and external agencies.
• Experience leading SEND/learning support teams.
• Understanding of inclusive teaching and reasonable adjustments.
• Experience using data to monitor learner outcomes and communicate with stakeholders.
• Must have a DfE-approved SENCO qualification (e.g., NASENC).

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the college.
• Leading on EHCP consultations, annual reviews and placements.
• Working with local authorities, families and external agencies.
• Liaising with curriculum teams to support inclusive teaching.
• Advising on reasonable adjustments and SEND legislation.
• Leading, supporting and developing the SEND / Support for Learning team.
• Monitoring learner support, progress and outcomes.
• Overseeing specialist agencies and individual learner provision.
• Managing SEND funding and high-needs processes.
• Leading staff training and promoting inclusive teaching practice.
• Monitoring and improving the quality of SEND provision.

Skills

FE SEND experience

SENCO role

EHCPs knowledge

local authorities liaison

data-driven monitoring

communication & stakeholder mgt

Education

DfE-approved SENCO qualification

Job description

SENCo

Permanent

Location: the South East

Salary: £45,884.99 per annum

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you an experienced SENCO or SEND professional looking for your next opportunity within a further education provider?

About the Role

Working with a further education provider in the South East, you'll lead the strategic and day-to-day delivery of SEND support, ensuring learners with additional needs receive the provision, adjustments and support they need to succeed.

You'll work closely with local authorities, families and external agencies, and liaise with curriculum teams to embed inclusive teaching across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the college.
• Leading on EHCP consultations, annual reviews and placements.
• Working closely with local authorities, families and external agencies.
• Liaising with curriculum teams to support inclusive teaching.
• Advising on reasonable adjustments and SEND legislation.
• Leading, supporting and developing the SEND / Support for Learning team.
• Monitoring learner support, progress and outcomes.
• Overseeing specialist agencies and individual learner provision.
• Managing SEND funding and high-needs processes.
• Leading staff training and promoting inclusive teaching practice.
• Monitoring and improving the quality of SEND provision.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong further education SEND experience
• Experience as a SENCO, SEND Manager, SEN Lead, ALS Manager or similar
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice
• Experience working with local authorities and external agencies
• Experience leading or managing SEND / learning support teams
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching and reasonable adjustments
• Experience using data to monitor learner outcomesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• DfE-approved SENCO qualification, such as NASENC

Desirable (but not essential):

• Teaching qualification, or willingness to obtain one

If you're an experienced FE SENCO or SEND leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.