SENCO & SEND Leader — EHCPs, Interventions & Inclusion

Polaris, company; Barton-in-Fabis; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Education - Easthorpe School in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced SENCO to shape and lead SEND provision across the school. You will work with teachers, families and external partners to implement targeted interventions and ensure EHCPs are delivered effectively.

The role requires QTS and NASENCO (or NPQ for SENCOs) with a background in SEMH needs, autism support, and staff training. A commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• NASENCO, or willingness to undertake NPQ for SENCOs.
• Experience in school self-evaluation and development planning.
• Experience with teaching pupils with Autism/SEMH needs.
• Experience delivering staff training and leading INSET.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience carrying out EHCP annual reviews.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Determine the strategic development of SEN policy across the school.
• Design and deliver targeted interventions to reduce attainment gaps.
• Assess and monitor pupils' progress in line with EHCPs.
• Coordinate and chair EHCP annual reviews.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Attend multi-agency meetings and lead Early Help where appropriate.
• Liaise with Headteacher, tutors, class teachers and parents to support individual learning plans.
• Take responsibility for the day‑time operation and co-ordination of the school's SEN policy and provision for pupils with SEN.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records.
• Support colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and positive behaviour‑management strategies.
• Work closely with tutors to ensure appropriate professionals are involved in supporting pupils' development and mental health needs.
• Maintain awareness of provision available through the local authority's Local Offer.
• Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals and other external agencies.

Skills

SEN coordination

Staff training

Communication with parents

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO (or NPQ for SENCOs)

Job description

Polaris Education - Easthorpe School in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced SENCO to shape and lead SEND provision across the school. You will work with teachers, families and external partners to implement targeted interventions and ensure EHCPs are delivered effectively.

The role requires QTS and NASENCO (or NPQ for SENCOs) with a background in SEMH needs, autism support, and staff training. A commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development is essential.