Exciting Opportunity – SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) Location: Wisbech area Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm) Salary: £35,585 – £50,845 (dependent on experience and qualifications) Are you an experienced SEN professional looking to step into a leadership role? Do you have the drive to make a real impact on the lives of pupils with additional needs in a specialist setting? We are recruiting on behalf of an independent specialist school in the Wisbech area, offering tailored education for young people aged 11–16 with a range of complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, and communication difficulties. The school combines therapeutic support with a personalised curriculum and offers a truly inclusive environment where every student can thrive. About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed senior leadership team and play a vital role in the strategic and operational direction of the school’s SEND provision. As SENCO, you will: ✔ Lead the strategic development of SEND provision, maintaining high standards across the school ✔ Oversee the SEND register and provision mapping ✔ Coordinate EHCP reviews, assessments, and interventions ✔ Act as the lead professional for external agencies, including local authorities and health partners ✔ Work closely with families to ensure inclusive support ✔ Provide guidance to staff on the graduated approach to SEN support ✔ Promote access to a broad curriculum and inclusion in all school life About You: We are looking for a dedicated professional who can lead with empathy, expertise, and integrity. You should have: ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (Pre or Post-16) ✅ Strong knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice ✅ Previous experience working in SEND settings or with children with additional needs ✅ A track record of working effectively with multi-agency teams ✅ Excellent communication and leadership skills ✅ The National Award for SEN Coordination (desirable) Why Choose This Role? Join a values-led school community committed to making a positive difference. Staff benefit from a supportive working environment, ongoing CPD, and the opportunity to help shape provision for some of the most vulnerable learners. To apply or find out more, please contact (url removed). All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website