SENCO

Senploy; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is assisting in Princes Risborough to recruit an experienced SENCO for a specialist SEMH secondary school. The role leads the school's SEND provision, oversees EHCPs and annual reviews, and works with teachers to tailor support.

Candidates will have strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, excellent organisational skills, and a nurturing approach to safeguarding; the role offers a supportive team and opportunities to develop outstanding SEND provision.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH.
• Ability to lead and coordinate SEND provision.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the school's SEND provision.
• Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews and SEND documentation.
• Work with teachers and support staff to implement appropriate adaptations.
• Monitor pupil progress and identify barriers to learning.
• Collaborate with families, professionals and external agencies.

Skills

SENCO experience

SEND expertise

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

SENCO - Specialist SEMH Secondary School

Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire

Start: ASAP

Full-time, ongoing

Are you an experienced SENCO looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to young people with SEMH and additional needs?

SEND Inclusion Support is working with one of our fantastic partner schools in Princes Risborough to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced SENCO to join their specialist secondary setting.

The school supports young people aged 11-16 with a range of SEMH and additional needs and takes a highly relationship-led approach to education.

This is an exciting opportunity for a SENCO who wants to be part of a supportive specialist team and play a key role in developing outstanding SEND provision.

You will:

• Lead and coordinate the school's SEND provision
• Lead and coordinate the school's SEND provision
• Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews and SEND documentation
• Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews and SEND documentation
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure appropriate adaptations are in place
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure appropriate adaptations are in place
• Monitor pupil progress and identify barriers to learning
• Monitor pupil progress and identify barriers to learning
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals and external agencies
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals and external agencies
• Support staff in developing their understanding of SEND and SEMH
• Support staff in developing their understanding of SEND and SEMH
• Contribute to personalised support plans and interventions
• Contribute to personalised support plans and interventions
• Ensure SEND provision is effectively monitored and reviewed
• Ensure SEND provision is effectively monitored and reviewed
• Promote high expectations for pupils with SEND
• Promote high expectations for pupils with SEND
• Support the school's safeguarding and pastoral systems where appropriate
• Support the school's safeguarding and pastoral systems where appropriate
• Contribute to the continued development of the school's specialist provision
• Contribute to the continued development of the school's specialist provision

The school works with young people aged 11-16 who may experience:

• SEMH needs
• SEMH needs
• Autism
• Autism
• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
• Behavioural needs
• Behavioural needs
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Complex SEND
• Complex SEND
• Barriers to accessing mainstream education
• Barriers to accessing mainstream education

The successful candidate will understand that relationships, regulation and emotional safety are fundamental to successful learning.

• Is an experienced SENCO or SEND professional ready to take on a SENCO role
• Is an experienced SENCO or SEND professional ready to take on a SENCO role
• Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes
• Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH
• Can confidently lead and coordinate SEND provision
• Can confidently lead and coordinate SEND provision
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills
• Can work collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals
• Can work collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals
• Is calm, approachable and solution-focused
• Is calm, approachable and solution-focused
• Has high expectations for every young person
• Has high expectations for every young person
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education

Experience within an SEMH, specialist, alternative provision or secondary setting would be highly desirable.

This is a specialist SEMH school with a genuinely supportive staff team.

You'll be joining a setting where staff understand that every young person is different and where the focus is on building positive relationships, creating emotional safety and helping pupils make meaningful progress.

You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the development of SEND provision and work alongside a team that is passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach to education.

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.