SENCO

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

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is excited to offer a SENCO position at New Barn School, where you will ensure effective management of Special Education Needs provision. Join us in a forward-thinking environment focused on wellbeing and a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance for our dedicated staff.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with contribution options

Access to mental health support and health checks

Health and wellbeing benefits via Vista platform

Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent is essential.
• Completed or working towards SENCo qualification.
• Strong understanding of special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage special education needs provision and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Liaise with multi-agency professionals to support students.
• Evaluate and improve SEN support quality.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

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 Details

• 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

Note: UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

The SENDCO will ensure effective management of Special Education Needs provision, meeting all legal and statutory requirements for students needing SEN. The role involves providing professional guidance to teaching staff, overseeing EHCP reviews, liaising with multi-agency professionals, and ensuring high standards of SEN support.

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 responsibilities within the Education Team
• Maximize learning opportunities for all students
• Monitor and evaluate SEN support quality, implementing improvements as needed
• Collaborate with therapy teams and other professionals to support SEN delivery
• Participate in statutory reviews, prepare reports, and maintain SEN policies
• Oversee and monitor EHCPs/IEPs and other support plans
• Use Provision Mapping to track provisions
• Participate in PEP and LAC reviews
• Support a small teaching role within the school

About Us

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced curriculum for students aged 6-19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The school utilizes outdoor learning, including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding, and is located within a commutable distance from Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading.

Part of Acorn Care and Education, a leading provider of specialist education and care, and Outcomes First Group, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive environment where students can develop skills and confidence to reach their potential.

Why Join Us?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Additional benefits via our Vista platform include health and wellbeing benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family growth support.

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

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

Work Pattern: You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. This 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.