Job Vacancy: SENCO
Organisation: Amegreen Education Ltd
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Executive Head Teacher
DBS: Enhanced DBS check required
About the Role
Amegreen Education is looking for a dedicated and experienced SENCO to join our team. Working in close partnership with the Executive Headteacher and Heads of School, you will shape and lead our SEND provision across the school community, ensuring our most vulnerable pupils receive the tailored support they need to access education and thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and manage the SEND register and student records
- Lead on the access arrangements process for internal and public examinations
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of SEND teaching and learning
- Write and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with teaching staff
- Liaise with external agencies including speech and language, occupational therapy, medical and social services
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers about their child's progress and support
- Contribute to school leadership, development planning and self-evaluation
- Manage the SEND departmental budget
- Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns reported appropriately
What We Are Looking For
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- NASENCO qualification or NPQ (National Professional Qualification post September 2024)
- Proven SEND teaching experience
- Experience working with pupils with ASD, ADHD and cognitive or communication delay
- Knowledge of exam access arrangements
- Understanding of child safeguarding and relevant legislation
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Calm, resilient and patient with strong time management skills
Desirable:
- Experience preparing IEPs and managing annual reviews
- Experience working with Local Authorities
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its statutory frameworks
Working pattern and benefits
- Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, with minimal after-hours commitments
- Friday afternoons are CPD time with no students on site, plus 10 INSET days across the year
- Therapeutic reflection and twice-daily briefings to support strong practice and consistency
- Regular offsite outdoor learning and enrichment sessions
- Hot lunch cooked on site every day
- Opportunities to collaborate across West Berkshire and with our partnership school, sharing expertise and best practice
- Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary
- Health cash plan (Health Shield) (after probation/eligibility applies)
- Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
- Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on south coast
- Discounts – Blue Light Card + local partner discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
- Company pension with award winning provider and enhanced employer contributions
- Company sick pay scheme available after 6 months’ service
- Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options
- Recognition – Employee of the Month + long service awards
- Discounted driving lessons with local instructor
- Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)
Equality and Diversity
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation where people can be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding
Amegreen Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which includes a full employment history review and an enhanced DBS check. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements is mandatory for all employees.