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Job Description
SENCO
Temporary
Start date: 22 September 2026
About the role
An education provider is looking for an experienced SENCO to lead and coordinate their SEND provision. You'll make sure learners with additional needs get the support, adjustments and advocacy they need to progress.
You'll work closely with teaching staff, families and external agencies, keeping provision well organised and compliant with the SEND Code of Practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the setting.
- Managing EHCP processes, annual reviews and associated paperwork.
- Liaising with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies.
- Supporting teaching staff to deliver inclusive lessons and reasonable adjustments.
- Monitoring learner progress, interventions and outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate SEND records and provision maps.
What we're looking for
Essential:
- Experience in a SENCO, SEND Lead or equivalent role
- Strong knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice
- Experience working with families and external agencies
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Desirable (but not essential):
- A DfE-approved SENCO qualification such as NASENCO
- A recognised UK teaching qualification
- Experience of leading or supporting a learning support team
If you're ready to lead SEND provision and help learners with additional needs succeed, 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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Dom Key-Leeves
Recruitment Manager
Requirements
- Experience in a SENCO, SEND Lead or equivalent role
- Strong knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice
- Experience working with families and external agencies
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Skills & Qualifications
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