SENCO

Job Title: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and experienced SENCo to join our friendly and inclusive primary school in Southend-on-Sea. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their needs, achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and managing SEND provision across the school, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to provide high-quality support for pupils with additional needs.

• Lead and manage the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Develop, implement, and review SEND policies and procedures in line with statutory requirements
• Coordinate and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) / Support Plans
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure effective differentiation and inclusive practice
• Liaise with parents/carers, external professionals, and local authority services
• Maintain accurate SEND records and ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice
• Support staff through training, guidance, and coaching to improve SEND outcomes
• Contribute to the school's strategic development as part of the leadership team (if applicable)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) or willingness to complete it within the required timeframe
• Experience working with children with SEND in a primary school setting
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• A commitment to inclusion and raising achievement for all pupils
• The ability to work effectively with staff, families, and external agencies

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing
• Access to training and continued professional development

If you have experience working with children or young adults with special education needs and are interested in making a positive contribution to the lives of young people, please send your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed).

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview.

Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.