Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Street; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational provision in Street is seeking a Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator to lead SEND provision across multiple sites. The candidate should have proven experience in SEND leadership and a strong understanding of legislative requirements. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent wellbeing benefits, along with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Private pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Certified training and CPD

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven SEND leadership experience (ideally in SEMH or specialist settings).
• In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• A relationship-led approach with emotional intelligence and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination and delivery of high-quality SEND provision.
• Ensure EHCPs are accurate, personalised and embedded in practice.
• Lead Annual Reviews and ensure compliance with statutory SEND requirements.

Skills

SEND leadership experience

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Emotional intelligence

Strategic mindset

Organizational skills

Job description

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Long-term Teachers Ltd

Location:

Street, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: September 2025

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate SEND professional to step into a strategic and impactful role within a highly specialist SEMH educational setting. We are recruiting on behalf of an independent provision that supports young people aged 8 - 18 with complex social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a rare opening to lead and evolve SEND provision across multiple sites, with the potential to join the Senior Leadership Team. The school offers a therapeutic, relational approach to education in a creative, rural environment - ideal for candidates who are ready to make a genuine difference.

The Role:

As SENDCo, you’ll take a central role in shaping inclusive and person-centred provision across the school community. Working closely with staff, families and professionals, you will:

• Oversee the coordination and delivery of high-quality SEND provision
• Ensure EHCPs are accurate, personalised and actively embedded in daily practice
• Lead Annual Reviews and ensure full compliance with statutory SEND requirements
• Offer CPD, advice and coaching to colleagues on inclusive, trauma-informed practice
• Manage Access Arrangements and exam support in line with JCQ guidance
• Influence whole-school development with a strong, compassionate SEND voice

Who We’re Looking For:

• Proven SEND leadership experience (ideally in SEMH or specialist settings)
• In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes
• A relationship-led approach with emotional intelligence and resilience
• Strategic mindset with the ability to inspire and drive change
• A calm, organised professional who builds trust with staff, students and families
• Someone who believes every child is more than a diagnosis and deserves to be seen, heard and supported

Why Join This Provision?

• A forward-thinking and therapeutic approach to SEND
• A small, supportive and emotionally intelligent team
• Opportunities for meaningful impact across multiple sites
• Professional development in trauma-informed and inclusive education
• Competitive salary and excellent wellbeing benefits including:
  • Private pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Certified training and CPD
  • Free on-site parking

If you’re ready to take your SEND leadership to the next level in a role that changes lives, we want to hear from you!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay