Job Description
1. Role Overview
The SEN Lead Teacher champions the education, inclusion, and holistic development of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working across mainstream settings or within a specialist SEN department, you will plan, deliver, and adapt learning to ensure every child thrives—socially, emotionally, and academically
2. Key Responsibilities
# a) Strategic & Operational SEN Leadership
* Collaborate on developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing the school’s SEND policy in line with the SEND Code of Practice 2014.
* Maintain up-to-date registers, provision maps, and track funding to ensure effective resource usage
* Lead termly progress tracking and impact reviews for SEN pupils, providing clear reports to senior leadership and the governing body
# b) Teaching & Learning Adaptation
* Plan, deliver, and differentiate lessons for individuals and small groups
* Use specialist pedagogical strategies (e.g., visual aids, assistive tech, sign language, Braille) to support diverse learning needs
* Oversee interventions, assess effectiveness, and adjust Instructional Education Plans (IEPs/EHCPs) accordingly
* Support pupils with personal care, medical needs, and challenging behaviors within a safe and regulated environment
# c) Co-ordination with Stakeholders
* Liaise with parents, carers, multi-agency professionals (e.g., educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists), and external agencies to secure optimal outcomes
* Lead or support statutory meetings and annual reviews for EHCPs, ensuring paperwork is current and targets are SMART.
# d) Staff Leadership & Professional Development
* Mentor, supervise, and lead Learning Support Assistants or Teaching Assistants, including professional development and appraisals
* Deliver CPD, coaching, and INSET on SEND best practices—ensuring consistent implementation across year groups
* Promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, empathy, and high expectations throughout the school
3. Essential Person Specification
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). SENCo accreditation (e.g., NASENCO) is highly desirable
* Proven experience in SEN/EHCP/IEP development, implementation, and review
* Strong understanding of SEND legislation, including Children and Families Act 2014 and Equality Act 2010
* Effective leadership skills—able to lead staff, foster teamwork, and uphold positive behavior management
* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, parents, staff, and external partners.
* Exceptional organizational skills and resilience—for managing paperwork (EHCP reviews, progress data), complex behaviour plans, and multiple stakeholders.
* Creativity, patience, and adaptability to tailor learning approaches and classroom environments.
4. Desirable Qualifications/Experience
* SENCo qualification (NASENCO or equivalent)
* Experience in a specialist SEN setting (e.g., autism unit, sensory impaired provision)
* Training in therapeutic strategies (e.g., Team Teach, Makaton, hoist, PEG)
* Knowledge of assistive technologies and adaptive teaching tools.
5. Working Conditions and Benefits
* Full-time teachers’ contract, term-time working with additional hours for planning, review meetings, and CPD.
* Salary on leadership or SEN allowance scales (typically £\[insert scale range]), reflective of role responsibilities
* Comprehensive support for CPD, including funding for SENCo qualification and SEND-specific training.
* A collaborative, inclusive school culture committed to high-quality education and professional growth.
How to Apply:
Send your CV, covering letter, and any relevant certificates (e.g., QTS, NASENCO) to Roxanne McGill. Include examples of SEND work, such as IEP/EHCP coordination, inter-agency collaboration, and pupil progress impact.