SENCO in Blackwater, Hampshire

Hawley Woods School is looking for an experienced SENCO who will take on a pivotal role in determining the strategic development of SEND policy and provision across the school. The role holds day-to-day responsibility for coordinating SEND support and ensuring each pupil's specific needs are understood and met.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.
• Coordinate the day-to-day support for pupils with SEND, ensuring the correct provision is in place.
• Implement and monitor the school’s SEND policy, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external agencies to support pupils’ individual needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families, offering advice, support, and guidance.
• Regularly analyse SEND data and provide clear, effective reports on progress.
• Ensure the school’s provision for SEND is inclusive at all levels and supports pupils' educational, health, and social care needs.

What we’re looking for:

• A teaching degree or equivalent and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Someone with significant experience in working with children with SEND, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and be confident in its application.
• An ability to work with sensitivity and positivity to ensure every pupil can thrive.
• Strong skills in school improvement planning, monitoring, and reviewing progress are essential.
• The ability to analyse SEND data and communicate your findings to both educational and non-educational staff.

Why join us?

• Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
• A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.
• We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career. You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Generous life cover.

Who are we?

Hawley Woods School provides specialist education for autistic children and those with associated conditions or learning disabilities across Key Stages 2-4 supporting children aged 7-17 (school years 3-11). We help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re-engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far.

Hawley Woods School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.