SENCO - SEMH SCHOOL

Location:Horley, SurreySalary/Rate:£32,000 - £50,000/annum
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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.

• 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