SENCO Job Vacancy in Tunbridge Wells Full Time Permanent

SENCO – Tunbridge Wells

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start date: January 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B

A secondary school in the Tunbridge Wells area is seeking an experienced SENCO for a full-time permanent role starting January 2026, working with students aged 11–18.

Essential Requirements

• Recent experience as a SENCO
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination
• Experience working with students aged 11–18
• Availability to start January 2026

Role Purpose

Under the direction of the Headteacher, the SENCO will:

• Lead SEND provision across the school
• Oversee the SEND policy and targeted support plans
• Provide professional guidance to staff and work closely with parents and external agencies

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead development and implementation of SEND policy
• Monitor quality of SEND provision and evaluate impact of funding
• Ensure all SEND-related policies and reports are up to date

SEND Operations

• Maintain the SEND register and provision map
• Advise staff on the graduated approach to SEND support
• Coordinate and monitor interventions and review provision termly
• Analyse assessment and progress data for SEND students

Access Arrangements (EAA)

• Audit EAA records, identify students requiring assessment and sign off decisions
• Liaise with external agencies and attend annual JCQ training

Student Support

• Identify needs, coordinate support and secure external services
• Lead annual EHCP reviews
• Support student transition and promote inclusion across school life

Leadership & Line Management

• Report to SLT and Governors on SEND provision
• Line manage Assistant SENCO and LSAs
• Lead staff training and share specialist guidance
• Work with pastoral and safeguarding teams on student needs

The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK

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