Qualified senco

Qualified SENCO (Special Educational needs co-ordinator) Location – Northamptonshire Start date – September 2026 Contract type – Full-time Salary - £150- £200 (Dependent on experience) Are you an inspirational leader dedicated to removing barriers to education? Do you have the strategic vision to shape an inclusive learning environment where every student thrives? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated, fully qualified SENCO for a pivotal leadership role starting this September. We are working in partnership with a supportive secondary academy trust in Northamptonshire looking for a champion of inclusion to lead their learning support department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established SENCO looking for a fresh environment, or a highly experienced SEN teacher looking to step into a fully supported coordination role. The Role and Key Responsibilities - Strategic Leadership - Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy, ensuring compliance with the SEND code of practice. - Student support – Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the provision for students with EHCPs (Educational, Health and Care plans) and additional needs. - Staff Collaboration: Lead, mentor, and deploy a team of Teaching assistants and Higher Level Teaching assistants (HLTAs) - External Liaison – Act as the primary point of contact for external support agencies, educational psychologists. Local authorities. And parents. - Data and Assessment: Identify and track student progress, adapting intervention strategies to maximise student outcomes. The ideal Candidate. - Must hold a UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Must hold (or be actively working toward completing) the National Award for SEN coordination (NASENCO) or the new National Professional Qualifications for SENCOs (NPQ for SENCOs) - Experience- Proven track record of managing or working closely within a school SEND department. - Skills – Exceptional communication skills with the empathy required to support families and the authority needed to lead a team. Why Partner with Teaching Personnel? Navigating senior and leadership appointments requires a tailored approach. By working with our dedicated Northamptonshire Branch, you will benefit from, - Premium PAYE rates- Competitive weekly pay processed directly through PAYE - Seamless Transition – We manage the administrative workload, compliance, and referencing so you can focus on starting your new school year smoothly. - Consultative approach – A dedicate, senior consultant who understands the local authority structures within North and West Northamptonshire. - Exclusive Tech – Access to out MY TP platform to easily manage your profile. If you want to lead a inclusive culture and shape the future of SEND provision in Northamptonshire this September. Apply today. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.