SENCO | Lead SEND Strategy & Student Wellbeing

Polaris, company; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Holdsworth School in Burnley, Lancashire is seeking a SENCO to lead and develop SEN provision across the school. You will work within a growing senior leadership team to implement proactive strategies that support learners with SEN and disabilities.

The role requires GT status, SEN coordination expertise, and a commitment to professional development, with responsibilities including policy design, annual reviews, and safeguarding duties. This is a permanent, full-time post.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination or willingness to complete NPQ for SENCOs.
• Experience in school self-evaluation and development planning.
• Experience teaching in Autism/SEMH school.
• Experience leading INSET sessions/training.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Determine the strategic development of SEN policy and provision in the school.
• Aid in the design and delivery of interventions to close attainment gaps.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress in line with EHCPs.
• Coordinate, prepare and chair annual reviews.
• Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and lead on Early Help.
• Collaborate with teachers, headteacher, and parents to support individual learning plans.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of SEN policy and provision, including records.

Skills

SEN Coordination

Education Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

National Award for SEN Co-ordination

Experience in self-evaluation & development planning

Experience in Autism/SEMH settings

Training/INSET delivery experience

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Holdsworth School in Burnley, Lancashire is seeking a SENCO to lead and develop SEN provision across the school. You will work within a growing senior leadership team to implement proactive strategies that support learners with SEN and disabilities.

The role requires GT status, SEN coordination expertise, and a commitment to professional development, with responsibilities including policy design, annual reviews, and safeguarding duties. This is a permanent, full-time post.