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Interim SENCo (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 190633
SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp senior Level 22 September 2026
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Job Description

Interim SENCo

Temporary | Contract

Are you an experienced SENCo looking for an interim opportunity where you can make an immediate difference to learners with additional needs?

About the Role

You'll join a multi-academy trust to lead and coordinate SEND provision, making sure learners with additional needs receive the support, adjustments and advocacy they need to succeed.

You'll work closely with teaching staff, families and external agencies, keeping provision compliant, well organised and focused on outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the setting.
  • Leading on EHCP consultations, annual reviews and associated paperwork.
  • Working with local authorities, families and external agencies.
  • Advising colleagues on reasonable adjustments and SEND legislation.
  • Supporting and developing the SEND and learning support team.
  • Monitoring learner support, progress and outcomes.
  • Developing, implementing and reviewing SEND policies.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience as a SENCo, SEND Manager, SEN Lead or similar
  • Strong knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice
  • Experience working with local authorities and external agencies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • DfE-approved SENCo qualification, such as NASENCO

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience leading or managing a SEND or learning support team
  • Experience using data to monitor learner outcomes
  • Child protection or designated safeguarding lead training

If you're an experienced SEND leader ready to step into an interim role and support learners from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Chloe Railton

Chloe Railton

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience as a SENCo, SEND Manager, SEN Lead or similar
  • Strong knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice
  • Experience working with local authorities and external agencies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • DfE-approved SENCo qualification (NASENCO)

Skills & Qualifications

SEND provision leadershipEHCP managementAnnual reviewsStakeholder managementSEND legislation knowledgeTeam developmentData monitoringPolicy development

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