SENCO: Lead SEND Strategy & Student Support

Dorset Council; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Casual dress

Company events

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking an enthusiastic SENCO to lead SEN provision across our Boscombe Centre, with responsibilities spanning Dorchester and Winton Centres. You will work with learners, families and external professionals to ensure tailored support enabling each learner to reach their potential.

The role requires strategic leadership of SEN policy, assessment of learners, and collaboration with staff to implement effective learning plans.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to raising educational attainment for learners with SEN
• Knowledge of SEND code of practice and national/local policies
• Ability to secure internal resources and coordinate with external agencies
• Experience in developing and monitoring learning/support plans
• Ability to lead SENCO meetings and contribute to SEND Action Plan
• Willingness to deliver staff training and develop staff capacity

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee SEN strategy and policy with senior managers
• Refer and liaise with external professionals (psychologists, SLTs, OTs)
• Assess learners with SEN and monitor progress through observations and meetings
• Collaborate on individual support/learning plans with tutors and families
• Lead Team Around the Learner meetings to track progress and interventions
• Deliver training to staff and support curriculum development for SEN learners
• Write statutory advice for EHC needs assessments and related reports
• Maintain accurate records and analyse data to inform interventions

Skills

Raising attainment

Policy awareness

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organisational skills

Education

NASENCO or NPQSENCO

QTS

English and maths Level 2

Teaching qualification Level 5+

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking an enthusiastic SENCO to lead SEN provision across our Boscombe Centre, with responsibilities spanning Dorchester and Winton Centres. You will work with learners, families and external professionals to ensure tailored support enabling each learner to reach their potential.

The role requires strategic leadership of SEN policy, assessment of learners, and collaboration with staff to implement effective learning plans.