SENDCo

SENDCo – 150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AE 

Salary: £45,000 | Full Time (40 hours/week) 

Purpose of the Role 

To lead and coordinate the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive personalised, high-quality support that enables them to achieve their potential. The SENDCO will champion inclusive practice, work collaboratively with staff and external agencies, and model professional integrity and the EPIC values as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct. 

At Unity College 

We offer a bespoke educational provision in a nurturing environment; we operate on two sites. The main site is in West Wycombe, and our satellite nurture base is in the outskirts of Aylesbury. Both school sites offer safe and caring spaces for students to express feeling, emotions and anxieties that can be barriers to learning. We also offer specialist vocational learning spaces, designated teaching rooms and outdoor learning opportunities.   

In order to meet the diverse needs of the students at our satellite site we ensure an adequate staff to pupil ratio, with typically a class comprising of no more than 3 pupils across the whole site. Each class is staffed to support all needs. As a school we value each staff member and have a belief in supporting everyone with professional development. If you are a dedicated teacher who wants to make a difference to students' life, then please get in touch and enquire more. We would welcome you to arrange a visit to the school. Any further questions, please contact us.   

Key Responsibilities 

• Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school 

• Complete Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCP’s in line with the SEND code of practice 

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability. 

• Oversee the looked after pupils within the school  

• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies 

• Advise on the use of school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff development 

• Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum 

• Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources 

• Lead on interventions that will support all pupils  

• Quality assurance of Teaching and Learning with a focus on SEND provision 

• Attend and review PEP meetings 

Requirements 

• Have an accredited SENDCo qualification  

• Hold QTS or QTLS  

• Are passionate about education and inclusion 

• Can effectively manage the SEND provision in partnership with the Headteacher 

Benefits of Joining Keys 

• NEST enhanced pension scheme 

• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

• Access to a blue light discount card  

• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues 

• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications 

• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts   

• Life assurance 

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant. 

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV. 

Safeguarding 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check. 

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here  

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process. 

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications. 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.