Trust SENCO Vacancy Ref : 40128 Closing Date: 12/12/2025 Salary: L1 - L5 (£51,773 - £57,137 FTE) Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Hours per week : This post could be 0.8 FTE or Full Time Weeks Per year: Term Time only Contract type: Permanent Start date: 01/01/2026 The Opportunity Enhance Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Trust SENCO to support the continued improvement of SEND and Inclusive practices across the Trust. The postholder will work under the direction of the Trust's SEND & Inclusion Lead and will provide direct support to SENCOs, school leaders and schools in relation to ensuring effective SEND leadership and practice. This will include a mix of mentoring, training, role modelling and through providing direct support and capacity to schools as a qualified SENCO. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring and highly motivated teacher and SENCO to join a team of experienced Trust leaders and to work with colleagues from across the Trust to impact directly on the quality of teaching, learning and outcomes for SEND pupils within our primary academies. We are looking for someone who: Work with colleagues to ensure schools are statutorily compliant in relation to SEND Support the implementation of the Trust-Wide Strategy for SEND Promote the positive educational experience of pupils with SEND Raise standards in provision, learning and attainment Informal conversations about the role and Trust are warmly welcomed. If you would like further details about this exciting role, please email Jenni Machin (Trust SEND & Inclusion Lead) to arrange a discussion: Jenni.Machin@enhanceacad.org.uk. Why join Enhance Academy Trust? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples: Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services. GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists. Free annual flu jab Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing. Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers. Safeguarding Statement Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to. Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to. To view our Safeguarding and Child protection policy please visit our website. To view our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy please click on the following link Enhance Academy Trust - Policies