Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND across the primary phase, ensuring policy, practice and provision reflect current legislation and best practice.
• Lead the identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils with SEND, with particular emphasis on communication and interaction needs.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of pupil support plans, provision maps and EHCP processes.

Work closely with the Deputy SENCo to evaluate existing interventions and ensure they remain effective and appropriate.

Collaborate with teachers to embed inclusive teaching strategies and support differentiation in the classroom.

Liaise regularly with Speech and Language Therapists and other external specialists to coordinate intervention pathways.

Provide support, guidance and professional development opportunities for staff to strengthen whole-school SEND understanding.

Build strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring regular communication and involvement in decision-making.

Maintain accurate records, monitor progress data and contribute to school improvement priorities related to SEND.

Ensure that SEND provision is aligned with safeguarding, well-being and pastoral support frameworks.

Essential Criteria

• NASENCo qualification (mandatory)
• Experience working within primary education
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and statutory obligations
• Experience managing or contributing to EHCP processes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with professionals, families and school staff
• Commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with diverse needs

Desirable Criteria

• Experience mentoring or managing support staff, including Assistant SENCo roles
• Experience coordinating communication and interaction provision
• Background working with external specialists such as SALT, EPs or behaviour teams
• Experience within a Trust or multi-school structure
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