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As SENCO, you will play a key strategic and operational role in ensuring high-quality provision for all pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, families, and external professionals to coordinate inclusive education and tailored support, helping pupils achieve their full potential.
This role could be an SLT position overseeing parts of the Inspection framework for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership
* Pupil Support and Progress
* Staff Support and Training
* Partnership Working
* FULL UK Driving Licence
* National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete within 3 years)
* Proven experience supporting pupils with complex needs, particularly SEMH and ASD
* Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
* Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing
* Experience working in a specialist or therapeutic school setting
* Understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
* Experience leading multi-agency meetings and writing EHCP contributions
About Us
Wessex Lodge School comprises three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary in Frome, and Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley. Our sites offer students the opportunity to explore a diverse curriculum, including animal care, horticulture, DT, forest school, and sports.
Our students are aged 6 to 18, each with individual needs. Supported by the THRIVE approach and our skilled staff, we aim to improve life outcomes for every student.
Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, with skills in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry, and more. If you have related interests or qualifications, we would love to hear from you!
Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education, committed to innovative approaches and measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
We offer an exceptional benefits package, including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension options
* Wellbeing support services
Through our Vista platform, you can select benefits such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments
We are dedicated to safeguarding pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS screening.
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. This is not a contractual benefit.
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