SENco Teacher - Portsmouth Primary

4th January start
Full Time
Posted about 14 hours ago
Expiring 30th July
Portsmouth, Southampton
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About The School: This school is a dynamic, diverse, and deeply inclusive 370-pupil mainstream primary school where equity and pupil well-being drive everything they do. With 54% of the children receiving Pupil Premium support, they are proud to foster a nurturing environment that breaks down barriers to learning. Inclusion is central to their ethos: they coordinate provision for upwards of 55 EHCPs across the whole school, around 50% of which are based within the dedicated, high-needs Inclusion Centre. The Centre caters to a broad spectrum of needs, ranging from non-verbal pupils and children with complex developmental profiles to high-functioning neurodivergent learners (including ASD). The Role: We are seeking an inspirational, strategic, and experienced SENCO to lead and shape the whole-school SEND provision and oversee the dedicated Inclusion Centre team. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive high-quality inclusive practice across both mainstream classrooms and the specialist Centre. You will oversee the management of over 55 EHCPs, coordinate statutory processes, and lead a skilled team of support staff—ensuring every child, regardless of baseline or complexity of need, reaches their full potential. Key Responsibilities: - Lead, develop, and evaluate the school’s SEND strategy and statutory policy, championing high standards of inclusive teaching across all year groups. - Oversee the day-to-day coordination of SEND provision for over 55 EHCP pupils, ensuring smooth integration between mainstream settings and the Inclusion Centre. - Manage EHCP applications, coordinate annual reviews, track student progress data, and apply the Graduated Approach across the school. - Line manage, mentor, and upskill the team of SEN TAs and support staff, building capacity for specialised interventions (such as PECS, Makaton, and sensory integration). - Act as the key liaison for external specialists, local authority SEND teams, Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, and medical professionals. - Build strong, compassionate, and transparent partnerships with parents and carers, placing families at the heart of decision-making. About You: Qualifications: - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required. You should hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or the NPQ for SENCo (or be willing to complete it within statutory timeframes). Experience: - Proven track record of successful teaching and SEND leadership in a mainstream primary or specialist setting. Demonstrable experience managing complex EHCPs and profound learning/sensory needs is essential. Knowledge: - Deep knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory assessment processes, and evidence-based interventions for ASD, communication disorders, and severe cognitive delays. Key Traits: - Exceptional organisational ability, emotional resilience, strategic vision, and the passion to champion high-needs inclusion in a high-deprivation community.
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    Primary school in PortsmouthFull Time
    4 Jan - 30 Jul 2027
    About The School: This is a dynamic, diverse, and deeply inclusive 370-pupil mainstream primary school where equity and pupil well-being drive everything they do. With 54% of the children receiving Pupil Premium support, they are proud to foster a nurturing environment that breaks down barriers to learning. Inclusion is central to their ethos: they coordinate provision for over 55 EHCPs across the whole school, around 50% of which are based within the dedicated, high-needs Inclusion Centre. The Centre caters to a broad spectrum of needs, ranging from non-verbal pupils and children with complex developmental profiles to high-functioning neurodivergent learners (including ASD). The Role: We are seeking an exceptional, highly organised, and compassionate Inclusion Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day running and operational excellence of the specialist Inclusion Centre. Working closely with the SENCO, Class Teachers, and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee the daily routines, safety, environment, and staffing inside the Centre. You will be instrumental in creating a structured, nurturing, and low-arousal environment where children with severe and complex needs can thrive, while ensuring seamless integration with the wider mainstream school. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee the smooth, safe, and effective day-to-day running of the Inclusion Centre, including timetabling, staff deployment, and resource management. - Direct and support the team of SEN Teaching Assistants within the Centre, fostering high standards of practice and emotional resilience. - Ensure the Centre's physical and learning environment is tailored to individual needs—managing sensory spaces, workstations, and adaptive resources. - Monitor individual pupil progress against EHCP goals and personal targets, delivering specialist interventions where needed. - Lead on positive behaviour support strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and personal care routines tailored to pupils' developmental ages. - Serve as a key point of contact for parents, SENCOs, mainstream teachers, and visiting external specialists (e.g., Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists). About You: Qualifications: - Level 3/4 TA Qualification, HLTA status, or a relevant degree/professional qualification in SEN, Social Care, or Early Years. Experience: - Proven track record of managing or leading within a specialist SEN provision, inclusion hub, or complex needs setting. Specialist Expertise: - Deep understanding of complex developmental delays, non-verbal communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton), sensory processing needs, and positive behaviour strategies (e.g., Team-Teach). Key Traits: - Strong leadership and organisational skills, high emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the composure needed to lead a team through unpredictable, high-need situations.
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