SENCO

Outcomes First Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a SENCO for New Barn School, focusing on effective Special Education Needs provision. The role includes overseeing compliance, supporting students, and enhancing their learning experiences while participating in a 4-Day Working Week trial with full pay. The position offers numerous benefits, promoting colleague well-being.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with contribution options

Wellbeing support services

Health checks

Flexible benefits platform

Cycle to Work schemes

Electric Car schemes

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Completed or working towards the SENCo qualification.
• Qualification in special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEN provision and ensure legal compliance.
• Provide guidance to staff and coordinate EHCP reviews.
• Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to support students.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

SENCo qualification

Qualification in special educational needs

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

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).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job Title: SENCO

Salary: Up to GBP53,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Location: New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HZ

Contract: Permanent; Term Time only

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start: September 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are seeking a SENCO to join our team at New Barn School in Newbury, Berkshire, to ensure effective and compliant Special Education Needs provision.

About the Role

The SENCO will oversee SEN provision, ensure legal compliance, provide guidance to staff, and coordinate EHCP reviews and multi-agency collaboration to support students with SEN.

Essential Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Completed or working towards the SENCo qualification
• Qualification in special educational needs

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards in SEN support and education
• Maximize learning opportunities for all students
• Monitor and evaluate SEN support quality and student needs
• Collaborate with therapy teams and other professionals
• Participate in statutory reviews and maintain SEN documentation
• Implement and update SEN policies and support plans
• Utilize Provision Mapping to track provisions
• Support a small teaching role within the school

About us

New Barn School provides a balanced curriculum for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, utilizing outdoor learning and a supportive environment.

Part of Outcomes First Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo DBS checks and social media screening.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Wellbeing support services and health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform offers:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes
• Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support

We aim to make a positive impact on pupils' lives and support your wellbeing. The role offers 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay, subject to probation, under the 4-Day Working Week trial.

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