SENDCo Lead for SEMH School – Drive Impact & Development

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rough Close; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEMH environment

Supportive staff team

Professional development

Pathway to permanent contract

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent is partnering with an independent specialist SEMH school to recruit a dedicated SENDCo to join their experienced staff.

The post will lead SEND provision across the school, manage EHCPs, annual reviews and statutory processes, and work with families and external professionals to secure positive outcomes for secondary pupils with SEMH needs. The role is initially temporary with a clear pathway to a permanent contract for the right candidate, offering a

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• SENDCo qualification or working towards it is preferred.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and EHCP processes.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school.
• Manage EHCPs, annual reviews and statutory processes.
• Collaborate with teaching, pastoral and leadership teams to provide SEND support.
• Liaise with families, local authorities and external professionals.
• Support staff with SEND strategies and interventions.
• Monitor provision, progress and outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
• Contribute to development of SEND provision across the school.

Skills

QTS

SENDCo qualification

SEND legislation understanding

SEND/SEMH experience

Organisational & leadership skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

SENDCo qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent is partnering with an independent specialist SEMH school to recruit a dedicated SENDCo to join their experienced staff.

The post will lead SEND provision across the school, manage EHCPs, annual reviews and statutory processes, and work with families and external professionals to secure positive outcomes for secondary pupils with SEMH needs. The role is initially temporary with a clear pathway to a permanent contract for the right candidate, offering a