SENCO

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant SEMH/ASC specialist secondary school in Wokingham is looking for a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) for a leadership role. This full-time position comes with TLR and the opportunity to innovate SEND curriculum while working with a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on student wellbeing and educational success.

Benefits

TLR leadership allowance

Access to innovative SEND training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading SEMH/ASC provision in a UK setting.
• Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and multi-agency protocols.
• Passionate about inclusive education and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop SEND policy and provision across the school.
• Oversee EHCP implementation and annual reviews for students.
• Monitor SEND data and drive targeted interventions.

Skills

Communication

Data-analysis

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

SENCO National Award

Job description

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Do you hold the SENCO National Award? Passionate about leading SEMH provision?
Are you ready to shape a high-achieving SEND department in a forward-looking school in Wokingham?
Looking for a senior leadership role where your expertise makes a real difference?

We’re seeking a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) for a vibrant SEMH/ASC specialist secondary school in Wokingham (postcode RG40 2HR – please enter this in the location field). This is a full-time, permanent leadership post offering TLR, CPD, and strong team collaboration.

What this SENCO role offers:

TLR leadership allowance and departmental budget responsibility

Opportunity to shape SEMH curriculum across 8–16 age range

Access to innovative SEND training and specialist coaching

High staff-to-student ratio with excellent pastoral support

Career progression within a growing multi-site trust

Responsibilities of the SENCO:

Lead and develop the SEND policy and provision across the school

Oversee EHCP implementation and annual reviews for SEMH/ASC students

Support, mentor and line-manage support staff and teaching team

Liaise with parents, agencies, local authority (Wokingham SENCO Hub) and therapists

Monitor SEND data and drive targeted interventions and outcomes

Qualified Teacher Status and SENCO National Award – essential

Proven experience leading SEMH/ASC provision in a UK setting

Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and multi-agency protocols

Excellent communication, data-analysis, and team leadership skills

Passionate about inclusive education and emotional wellbeing

Apply now to have your CV reviewed within 48 hours—take the lead in a forward-thinking SEND environment.

Please be advised that this role requires strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge, and that successful applicants must satisfy all safer recruitment checks including enhanced DBS on the update service.