SENCo. Job in Bristol Education & Training Jobs

WAYMAN Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected secondary school in Bristol is seeking a SENCO to join its pastoral and learning support team from September 2025. This full-time, permanent leadership role offers the chance to impact the lives of students with special educational needs, working within a committed and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with a wide range of SEND.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and equality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision for students with special educational needs.
• Coordinate and manage EHCPs and liaise with external agencies.
• Support and train staff in inclusive practice.
• Develop whole-school SEND policy.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

A highly respected and inclusive secondary school in Bristol is seeking a committed and experienced SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to join its dedicated pastoral and learning support team from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

The school is proud of its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral systems, and its unwavering commitment to ensuring that every student, regardless of need, receives the support they require to succeed. As SENCO, you will work with a passionate and collaborative team to champion the needs of students with SEND and develop strategies that enable all learners to thrive.

As SENCO, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the provision for students with special educational needs across the school

• Coordinating and managing EHCPs, ILPs, and liaising with external agencies

• Supporting and training teaching and support staff to deliver inclusive practice

• Developing and implementing whole-school SEND policy in line with current legislation

• Working closely with parents and carers to ensure positive relationships and communication

• Monitoring and tracking progress of SEND students and delivering intervention strategies

• Leading a team of teaching assistants and providing regular performance reviews

• Supporting the wider pastoral care systems of the school

The ideal SENCO will:

• Hold QTS and the National Award for SEN Coordination (or be working towards it)

• Have strong experience supporting students with a wide range of SEND

• Be an excellent communicator and team leader with high levels of empathy and resilience

• Be passionate about inclusive education and equality of opportunity

This is a unique and fulfilling opportunity for a qualified SENCO to join a forward-thinking school where inclusion is embedded into every aspect of school life.