Senior SENCO & SEND Strategy Lead

Warwickshire College Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training programme and L

4 college closure days per year

Carer's Leave

Job summary

Warwickshire College Group is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead the Learning Support and SEND department, ensuring every student with additional needs can access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

You will lead policy development, manage budgets and staff, oversee EHCPs and exam arrangements, and work with families and external specialists to support inclusive learning across all courses.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTLS or PGCE) required.
• Degree-level academic qualification.
• GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English.
• NPQ SENCO or NASENCO award, or willingness to obtain within 3 years.
• Substantial secondary or senior teaching experience with a proven record of supporting diverse learning needs.
• Deep understanding of SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010, safeguarding guidelines and Local Offers.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills, including IT.
• Experience of exam access arrangements and assistive technology.
• Experience creating and delivering materials to meet individual needs.
• Excellent organisational skills, adaptable and flexible.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; teamwork with students and industry organisations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others under pressure.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusive learning and lifelong learning.
• Understanding safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and at-risk adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement of SEND policy and provision.
• Advise SLT and embed inclusion into whole-school decisions.
• Manage Learning Support budget, resources, intervention tools and equipment.
• Line-manage TAs/HLTAs, including performance reviews and CPD.
• Maintain the Additional Needs Register and provision maps.
• Oversee identification, assessment and tracking of learning needs (e.g., dyslexia, ASD).
• Coordinate EHCPs, annual reviews and support plans.
• Manage Exam Access Arrangements in collaboration with exams officer.
• Deliver CPD and guidance on adaptive teaching strategies.
• Equip teachers to differentiate lessons and remove barriers.
• Act as primary contact for parents and carers; hold review meetings.
• Liaise with external specialists, EPs, SLTs and local authority.
• Coordinate transitions from primary feeder to senior and on to post-16/HE.
• May undertake exam invigilation; training provided.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Administrative skills

IT literacy

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTLS or PGCE)

Degree-level academic qualification

GCSE Maths & English A-C

NPQ SENCO or NASENCO

Job description

Warwickshire College Group is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead the Learning Support and SEND department, ensuring every student with additional needs can access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

You will lead policy development, manage budgets and staff, oversee EHCPs and exam arrangements, and work with families and external specialists to support inclusive learning across all courses.