Job Title
SENCo
Location
Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS
Hours
40 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm
Salary
Up to £52,000.00 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata)
Contract
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date
April 2026
Eligibility
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
4-Day Working Week
Enjoy a 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) – 80% of the hours for 100% of your pay! The 4DWW will launch once we have a full team in place.
About the Role
The SENCo plays a strategic and operational leadership role in ensuring that pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive high‑quality, personalised support that enables them to thrive. Working closely with the Headteacher and therapy team, the SENCo will shape and deliver the school’s SEND strategy, ensuring statutory compliance while promoting inclusive, adaptive teaching across the school.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development, implementation and review of the SEND policy and annual improvement plan, ensuring effective provision for pupils with EHC plans and alignment with the school’s wider development priorities.
* Advise staff on the graduated approach, differentiation and targeted interventions; monitor patterns of identification and progress data to strengthen inclusive, high‑quality teaching.
* Oversee baselining, screening and ongoing assessment processes; maintain accurate SEND records and detailed progress documentation to evidence impact and inform planning.
* Act as the key point of contact for parents/carers, the local authority and external agencies; facilitate smooth transitions between settings and ensure clear, consistent communication across all stakeholders.
* Coordinate and, where appropriate, deliver targeted intervention programmes, particularly in literacy and numeracy; contribute to the review and development of teaching and learning policies to ensure accessibility and inclusion.
* Ensure the school meets statutory duties, including Equality Act responsibilities and access arrangements; identify staff training needs and contribute to whole‑school CPD relating to SEND and inclusive practice.
Qualifications and Experience
* SENCo qualification (preferred).
* A sound understanding of the complexity of special educational needs.
* A calm and positive attitude to all aspects of school life.
About Us
Avonside School is a brand‑new specialist school in Bristol for young people with SEMH, autism, and associated needs. We provide a supportive environment prioritising wellbeing, personal growth, and academic progress.
Our curriculum offers hands‑on vocational pathways in construction, hair and beauty, hospitality, art and IT, building practical skills and independence. We empower every pupil to gain confidence, resilience, and the skills needed for further education, employment, and adult life.
Why Join Us
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
* Life Assurance, Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks.
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support).
* *Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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