SENDCo

Keys Children; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

Referral bonus

Enhanced parental pay

Blue light card

Training & qualifications

Life assurance

Wellbeing app discounts

Job summary

Westfield House School in Kings Lynn is seeking a SENDCO to lead and coordinate provision for pupils with SEND. The role focuses on inclusive practice, collaboration with staff and external agencies, and upholding EPIC values.

The successful candidate will oversee SEND policy operations, lead Reviews of EHCPs, manage staff and resources, and drive interventions to support all pupils while maintaining safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Have an accredited SENDCo qualification.
• Hold QTS or QTLS.
• Be passionate about education and inclusion.
• Have leadership experience and qualities.
• Be ready to develop leadership skills within a school.
• Able to manage SEND provision in partnership with the Headteacher.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of SEND provision.
• Complete Annual/Interim/Emergency Reviews of EHCPs as per SEND code of practice.
• Oversee day-to-day SEND policy operations and coordination for pupils with SEN/disabilities.
• Oversee looked-after pupils; provide professional guidance to staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Advise on budget and resources to meet pupils’ needs; staff development.
• Promote inclusion and access to the curriculum; deploy staff/resources effectively.
• Lead interventions to support all pupils; quality assure Teaching and Learning for SEND.
• Attend and review PEP meetings; no direct teaching timetable; line management responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Inclusive education

Education

SENDCo qualification

Job description

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SENDCo -Westfield House School - Kings Lynn

Purpose of the Role

To lead and coordinate the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive personalised, high-quality support that enables them to achieve their potential. The SENDCO will champion inclusive practice, work collaboratively with staff and external agencies, and model professional integrity and the EPIC values as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct.This vacancy arises due to rapid increase in pupil numbers.

At Westfield House School

We provide a holistic, therapeutic education in a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Committed to making a daily difference, we focus on helping young people reach their full potential, backed by strong Ofsted ratings and dedicated support for families.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.
• Complete Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCP's in line with the SEND code of practice
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Oversee the looked after pupils within the school
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• Advise on the use of school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff development
• Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum.
• Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources
• Lead on interventions that will support all pupils
• Quality assurance of Teaching and Learning with a focus on SEND provision.
• Attend and review PEP meetings
• No direct teaching timetable
• line management responsibilities
• successful candidate will be supported by our existing SENDCO/Assistant Headteacher

Requirements

• Have an accredited SENDCo qualification
• Hold QTS or QTLS
• Are passionate about education and inclusion
• Have leadership experience and qualities
• Are ready to develop their leadership skills within a school
• Can effectively manage the SEND provision in partnership with the Headteacher

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employerand welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.