SENCO for SEND & Inclusion Excellence

Dorset Council UK; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SWRAC is seeking a dedicated SENCO to lead the SEN strategy and policy across its Boscombe, Dorchester, and Winton centres. You will collaborate with learners, families, tutors and external professionals to ensure every pupil receives tailored support.

You will assess needs, develop individual plans, lead reviews, train staff and coordinate interventions while promoting safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• NASENCO or NPQSENCO desirable.
• QTS required or equivalent.
• English and maths Level 2 or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification Level 5 or above.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the SWRAC’s SEN strategy and policy with senior managers.
• Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of SWRAC (psychologists, health/social care, SALT, OT).
• Carry out assessments of young people with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress.
• Work with tutors, SWRAC managers, IQA team, ELSAs, parents, and external agencies to develop and monitor learning plans.
• Attend and lead Team Around the Learner meetings to coordinate interventions.
• Provide training to tutors and Learning Support Assistants on SEN support.
• Support tutors to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for SEN learners.
• Advise on resources for SEN provision and maintain records.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organisation and time-management

Empathy and emotional intelligence

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

NASENCO or NPQSENCO

QTS

English and maths Level 2

Teaching qualification Level 5 or above

Job description

SWRAC is seeking a dedicated SENCO to lead the SEN strategy and policy across its Boscombe, Dorchester, and Winton centres. You will collaborate with learners, families, tutors and external professionals to ensure every pupil receives tailored support.

You will assess needs, develop individual plans, lead reviews, train staff and coordinate interventions while promoting safeguarding and inclusion.