🌟 SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)

Job Title: SENDCo (with potential for leadership responsibilities)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025 (or negotiable)

🏫 About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a visionary and experienced SENDCo to lead and coordinate inclusive practice across a specialist setting for students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and associated learning differences.

This is a strategic role that may include wider leadership responsibilities, depending on the candidate’s experience and aspirations. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure high-quality, personalised provision for every student.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive, trauma-informed teaching and learning strategies.
• Act as the designated SENDCo, overseeing all SEND processes including EHCP reviews, interventions, and statutory compliance.
• Support and coach teaching staff to improve classroom practice and outcomes for students with complex needs.
• Champion inclusive pedagogy and differentiation across the curriculum.
• Contribute to whole-school development and strategic planning.

👤 About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with substantial experience in SEN/SEMH/ASC settings.
• Holds (or is working towards) the NASENCO qualification.
• Has a proven track record of improving teaching and learning and leading effective SEND provision.
• Is reflective, forward-thinking, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
• Thrives in a collaborative, nurturing environment and is eager to help shape a growing provision.

🌱 What We Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking team committed to inclusive education.
• A strong culture of wellbeing, with trauma-informed and restorative practices embedded in daily life.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• A meaningful role where your expertise will directly shape both individual lives and whole-school practice.
• A values-driven environment focused on aspiration, resilience, and empowerment.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa. At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people, and all applicants must:

• Provide references for pre-employment checks;

• Hold a Childrens (or Childrens and Adults) Workforce Enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one.

Pay is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you haven’t heard from us, please check your emails and missed calls. Unfortunately, due to volume, we may not be able to respond individually if your application is unsuccessful.