SENCO Co-ordinator and Tutor

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead SEND provision for learners with SEMH and high needs, ensuring personalised support and opportunities to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You will coordinate EHCPs, work with tutors, parents, local authorities and external agencies, monitor progress and influence inclusive practice, safeguarding and SEND compliance.

The role requires QTS or equivalent and SENCO qualification (or commitment to train), plus experience

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and SENCO qualification (or commitment to work towards).
• Experience with learners with SEMH and SEND.
• Strong knowledge of EHCP processes and SEND legislation.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues.
• Excellent communication with families, professionals and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the setting.
• Manage and monitor EHCPs, ensuring effective implementation and review.
• Develop tailored support strategies for learners with SEMH needs and complex barriers to learning.
• Work with tutors, support staff, parents/carers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Monitor learner progress and evaluate the impact of interventions.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to staff on inclusive practice and SEND strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, safeguarding requirements and statutory responsibilities.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and annual reviews.
• Support the development of a nurturing, trauma-informed and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inclusion

Team coaching

Education

QTS or equivalent

SENCO qualification or commitment to train

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and inspirational SENCO to lead and coordinate provision for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and high needs This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for some of the most vulnerable young people in education.

As SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every learner receives the personalised support, interventions and opportunities they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the setting.
• Manage and monitor Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring effective implementation and review.
• Develop tailored support strategies for learners with SEMH needs and complex barriers to learning.
• Work closely with tutors, support staff, parents/carers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Monitor learner progress and evaluate the impact of interventions.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to staff on inclusive practice and SEND strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, safeguarding requirements and statutory responsibilities.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and annual reviews.
• Support the development of a nurturing, trauma-informed and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification, along with a SENCO qualification (or the commitment to work towards). It is essential that you will have experience working with learners with SEMH needs and SEND requirements. This role will require you to demonstrate a strong understanding of EHCP processes and SEND legislation. You will be responsible for leading, motivating and supporting colleagues. Excellent communication skills are essential to enable you to work effectively with families, professionals and multi-disciplinary teams.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to inclusion, equality and improving outcomes for young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.