Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Fixed Term

The Mulberry Bush Organisation Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A therapeutic community in England is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) to join their team. The role involves leading SEN provisions, creating individual educational plans, and working closely with professionals to support children. Candidates should have QTS, at least 3 years of teaching experience, and the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students. This position offers a part-time contract with a teacher's pay scale salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Teachers pay scale salary

Teachers pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years teaching experience in a school for primary-aged children.
• Experience teaching SEN children including those with social and emotional difficulties.
• Experience working with a range of professionals including educational psychologists and social workers.
• Led or contributed to whole-school developments and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead our SEN team.
• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher.
• Implement strategies to support children's special educational needs.
• Work closely with our Speech & Language Therapist and external professionals to develop provision for children.

Skills

Teach to a high standard

Relate to and motivate children with social emotional and behavioural difficulties

Demonstrate emotional and physical resilience

Receive and provide feedback effectively

Work well as part of a team

Communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals

Demonstrate good organisational and time‑management skills

Inspire, motivate and support colleagues

Adapt to a range of situations

Education

QTS

Job description

About the role

This is a fixed term part time position (3 days per week) starting as soon as possible until the end of the Summer term 2026.

We are looking for a Special Educational Needs Co‑ordinator (SENCO) to be a part of an extraordinary story and join our ever‑growing team here at The Mulberry. You'll be responsible for leading our fantastic SEN setup, driving improvements for classroom SEN provision and creating, implementing and maintaining teaching and learning development plans for all children at the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead our SEN team
• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher
• Implement strategies to support children's special educational needs
• Work closely with our Speech & Language Therapist and external professionals to develop provision for children
• Train and support education staff
• Schedule and lead all SEN reviews completing the required paperwork
• Ensure each child is supported by a clear consistent educational plan
• Coordinate the beginning and end of children's placements
• Be the designated teacher for looked‑after children
• Deputise as Head of Education when required
• Participate in further training and professional development

Benefits

• A teachers pay scale salary
• Teachers pension scheme
• A comprehensive range of informal and formal wellbeing support
• Enhanced parental leave benefits

About you

We are looking for someone who embodies dedication, resilience, empathy and a deep commitment to making a positive impact. Someone who can believe in the untapped potential of these children when others have given up.

Qualifications

• QTS

Experience

• 3 years teaching experience in a school for primary‑aged children
• Experience teaching SEN children including those with social and emotional difficulties
• Experience working with a range of professionals including educational psychologists and social workers
• Led or contributed to whole‑school developments and initiatives
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Skills

• Teach to a high standard
• Relate to and motivate children with social emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Demonstrate emotional and physical resilience
• Receive and provide feedback effectively
• Work well as part of a team
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals
• Demonstrate good organisational and time‑management skills
• Inspire, motivate and support colleagues
• Adapt to a range of situations

Knowledge

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• Familiar with the national curriculum requirements (KS1 and KS2)
• Understand and use a range of teaching and learning strategies
• Can assess children and set and review appropriate targets
• Confident with a range of ICT to support learning
• Knowledge of child protection guidelines and procedures
• Good subject knowledge in English and Maths

Requirements

• A valid and full UK driving licence
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

About the Mulberry Bush

At The Mulberry Bush we believe that with support and opportunities children can overcome challenges and shape their future. We see their untold stories, possibilities, dreams and untapped potential and we believe in their ability to rewrite their destiny. All while having lots of fun along the way.

The Mulberry Bush is a therapeutic community registered as a children’s home and a non‑maintained residential special school. Looking after up to 30 primary school‑aged children.

Over the years we have established an outstanding reputation for transforming the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma. We believe we offer something special and we’d love you to be part of it.

How to apply

If you believe that you have the experience and expertise required to succeed in this role or would like to attend one of our visit days please submit your CV via the Apply for this job button.

As part of the selection process shortlisted applicants must be willing to attend an interactive day in the Mulberry Bush School, complete an application form (for regulatory purposes) and attend an interview.

Contact

For any questions about the role or the work we do, please email the HR team at

The Mulberry Bush is an equal opportunities employer.

The Mulberry Bush is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and students to share this commitment.

Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. For applicants requiring visas we can only accept those with visas which allows you to work in the UK indefinitely (we do not have the ability to offer sponsorship).

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates must be prepared to undertake a DBS criminal background check.

Click hereto find a copy of the SENCo job description.

The Mulberry Bush is an equal opportunities employer.