Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Description Responsible to: Head of Primary / Secondary School Teaching Allocation: 50% timetable Purpose of the Role The SENCO provides strategic leadership and operational management of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the school, while maintaining a 50% teaching commitment. The role ensures early identification, effective intervention, inclusive practice, and high-quality support to enable all students with additional needs to make strong progress.

Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership of SEND
- Lead and coordinate the school’s SEND provision in line with statutory requirements and school policy.
- Develop, implement and review the SEND policy and improvement priorities.
- Maintain an accurate SEND register and oversee compliance documentation.
- Advise SLT on inclusive practice and whole-school provision. Identification, Assessment & Provision
- Coordinate initial assessments and screening for students with emerging needs.
- Analyse assessment data to identify barriers to learning and appropriate interventions.
- Lead the development, implementation and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Ensure IEP targets are specific, measurable and regularly reviewed with staff and parents.
- Coordinate referrals to and liaison with external specialists and agencies where required. Quality of Teaching & Intervention (Wave 1 & Wave 2)
- Monitor and develop high-quality Wave 1 (inclusive classroom teaching) provision.
- Oversee and evaluate targeted Wave 2 interventions for impact and effectiveness.
- Track progress of students with SEND and adjust provision accordingly.
- Ensure reasonable adjustments and access arrangements are effectively implemented. Staff Professional Learning & Development
- Deliver professional development and training to teaching and support staff on SEND and inclusive strategies.
- Provide coaching and practical guidance to teachers on differentiation and adaptive teaching.
- Promote evidence-informed approaches to intervention and inclusion. Parental & Student Engagement
- Build positive partnerships with parents through regular communication and review meetings.
- Ensure student voice is incorporated into IEPs and support planning.
- Provide clear guidance to families regarding support pathways and external services. Teaching Responsibilities (50%)
- Model inclusive and adaptive teaching strategies.
- Contribute to curriculum development and assessment practices within the teaching area. Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain accurate SEND records and provision mapping.
- Contribute to whole-school reporting and self-evaluation related to inclusion.
- Support examination access arrangements and compliance processes where applicable.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in relation to vulnerable students. Person Specification
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
- Recognised SENCO qualification (or working towards).
- Strong understanding of inclusive pedagogy and intervention strategies.
- Experience writing and reviewing IEPs.
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- Commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing. ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. **ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging