SENCO

Buttons Recruitment Ltd; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£38k salary

Permanent role

Annual leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Health and wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work

Company events

Pension

Job summary

Buttons Recruitment Ltd is seeking a passionate SENCO to support learners with SEND across our Boscombe bases in the UK.

You’ll lead and develop SEND provision, assess needs, and collaborate with tutors, families, and external professionals to ensure every learner receives the right support. A NASENCO/NPQ SENCO bonus is noted but not essential.

Qualifications

• QTS and Level 5 or higher teaching qualification.
• English and Maths Level 2 or equivalent.
• At least three years' teaching experience (post-16 experience would be lovely).
• Experience working with young people with SEND.
• A NASENCO or NPQ SENCO qualification would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing SEND provision.
• Assessing learners' needs and creating individual support plans.
• Supporting and inspiring tutors to deliver inclusive learning.
• Building great relationships with families and external professionals.
• Coordinating reviews, referrals, and learner support meetings.
• Sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and helping the team continually improve.

Skills

QTS

Level 5 teaching qualification

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

SEND experience

NPQ/SENCO bonus

Education

QTS

Level 5 or above teaching qualification

Job description

This isn't just another SENCO role...

We're looking for a fantastic SENCO who believes every young person has potential and is passionate about helping them discover just how far they can go.

You'll be joining a friendly education team where making a difference really does matter. Working with young people with SEND, you'll help remove barriers, build confidence, and give learners the support they need to thrive.

You'll be based in Boscombe, working alongside tutors, families, and external professionals, with some travel between centres.

So, what will you be getting up to?

A little bit of everything! You'll be:

• Leading and developing SEND provision.
• Assessing learners' needs and creating individual support plans.
• Supporting and inspiring tutors to deliver inclusive learning.
• Building great relationships with families and external professionals.
• Coordinating reviews, referrals, and learner support meetings.
• Sharing your knowledge, offering guidance, and helping the team continually improve.

Essentially, you'll be the go-to person for all things SEND, making sure learners get the support they deserve and staff have the tools to provide it.

What will you bring to the party?

You'll need:

• QTS and a Level 5 or above teaching qualification.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent.
• At least three years' teaching experience (post-16 experience would be lovely).
• Experience working with young people with SEND.
• A good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.

A NASENCO or NPQ SENCO qualification would be a bonus. (not essential)

Qualifications aren't everything. We're also looking for someone who is:

• Kind, empathetic and genuinely passionate about young people.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and full of ideas.
• A great communicator who can bring people together.
• Organised, adaptable, and not easily fazed.
• Happy to share knowledge, support colleagues and have a laugh along the way!

Benefits

• £38,000k pa salary.
• Permanent position.
• Additional annual leave.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Company events, casual dress, and sick pay.
• Pension

A few important things

• A full, current driving licence is essential, as travel between centres is required.
• Applicants must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks will be required.