As the Lead Senco at HMP Peterborough for the Female Estate, you will lead the development and delivery of inclusive education and support services across the entire establishment, including early years provision within the Mother and Baby Unit. This senior role involves managing the SEND and Neurodiversity teams, evaluating intervention impact, and driving a whole-system strategy that ensures accessible education, skills, and work pathways for all cohorts. Through strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, you will embed best practices, train staff, and maintain robust data and systems to enable all residents—especially those who are vulnerable or have additional needs—to engage, progress, and achieve throughout their sentence and beyond. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers Main Responsibilities To lead on effectively identifying and coordinating support for prisoners with SEND and those considered ‘Adults at Risk’. To work with the Diversity and Inclusion Co-Ordinator to coordinate the inclusion E and D Manage Neurodiversity Support manager and the SEND provision across the whole establishment. Support departmental developments of SEN provision. Monitoring the number of prisoners with SEND and through use of assessment, identify any SEND provision required. Carry out regular reviews with residents as required. Collate statistical information on various aspects of the service provided Deliver SEND interventions, monitoring progress and identifying opportunities for development. Develop a SEND friendly environment with a high focus on Healthcare, Sep & Care and the MBU. Ensure that staff throughout the establishment are aware of SEND prisoners needs and how these should be appropriately supported To work in partnership with the D&I Manager, Healthcare, In reach and other internal specialists to ensure the needs of our SEND prisoners are met To ensure all relevant policies and procedures are adhered to and take responsibility of the work area. Identify the needs of SEND prisoners, including any support required through SEND Assessments and develop differentiation strategies and resources accordingly. Attend team meetings giving feedback on provision/sessions and ideas for development of delivery practice for the Department generally Establish a rapport with prisoners to encourage them to take their first steps in learning and establish coping mechanisms to achieve their potential Undertake duties as required by the Director or Head of Education, Skills and Work that will contribute to the effective operation of HMP Peterborough. The Ideal Candidate Essential Education to degree level or equivalent and relevant SEND experience of leading within a SEND setting with evidence of having achieved successful outcomes Experience of working with Adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities To have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders. Detailed experience of Healthcare and its link to SEND Experience in delivering literacy and numeracy interventions whilst monitoring progress A detailed and sound knowledge of SEND needs Detailed understanding of Diversity and Inclusion as well as legislation such as the SEND Code of Practic Desirable Previous SENCo experience Experience working in a prison environment Evidence of professional development in SEND Experience of delivering SEND training to staff Package Description Competitive Salary Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20 Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! About The Company At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. 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