SENCO

Oxford Outcomes; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Outcomes is seeking a SENCO to join their team at Wessex Lodge School. This permanent position involves leading special educational needs provision and working closely with teachers and external professionals. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £32,000, with a focus on improving student outcomes and fostering wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options

Access to mental health support services

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting pupils with complex needs, particularly SEMH and ASD.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and operational role in provision for pupils with SEND.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and external professionals.
• Supervise the Inspection framework if suitably qualified.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

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Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Role: SENCo

Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA

Salary: From £32,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

AS part of our continued growth in service, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SENCo to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School, part of Acorn Education.

About The Role

As SENCO, you will play a key strategic and operational role in ensuring high-quality provision for all pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, families, and external professionals to coordinate inclusive education and tailored support, helping pupils achieve their full potential.

This role could be an SLT position overseeing parts of the Inspection framework for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Pupil Support and Progress
• Staff Support and Training
• Partnership Working
  
  

Essential:

• FULL UK Driving Licence
• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete within 3 years)
• Proven experience supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, particularly SEMH and ASD
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience working in a specialist or therapeutic school setting
• Understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
• Experience leading multi-agency meetings and writing EHCP contributions
  
  

About Us

Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. All sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities.

Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student.

The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
  
  

And a Market-leading Benefit Offering Through Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, Enables You To Choose The Package That’s Right For You, Including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
  
  

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
  
  

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