Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time + Inset Days)Contract Type: Full-Time, PermanentLocation: Gloucester Reporting to: HeadteacherResponsible for: Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Staff About the RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly motivated SENCO to join our committed team. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for the strategic and operational management of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the school. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring that all students with SEND achieve their full potential in a supportive and aspirational environment.You will work closely with the Headteacher, staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure the school meets its statutory duties under the SEND Code of Practice (2015). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner with a passion for SEND to make a significant impact on the lives of our students.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Support the development and implementation of the school''s SEN policy and provision, contributing to the School Improvement Plan and self-evaluation processes.Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy, coordinating provision for pupils with SEN or a disability.Pupil Support: Identify pupils'' SEN, coordinate effective provision, review Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, and work with parents/carers to secure relevant services.Staff ..... full job details .....