SENCO / SEND Coordinator

Location: Warwick Trident College, Warwickshire

Salary: £34,782 per annum (Support Scale Fixed Point 26)

Hours: Full time, normally 37 hours per week (39 weeks per year)

Contract: Permanent

Reference: CS12448

Warwickshire College Group (WCG) is a forward-thinking, multi-campus educational institution rooted in the Midlands, dedicated to empowering learners and driving regional prosperity. WCG has recently launched WCG Drive, a 14-16 Direct Entry School at our Warwick Trident College campus from September 2026. Students study three core GCSEs plus a Level 1 or 2 qualification in either Engineering or Motor Vehicle.

We are looking for an experienced SENCO to lead our Learning Support and SEND department, ensuring every student with additional needs can access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

The Role

• Lead the strategic planning, review and continuous improvement of the school’s SEND policy and provision.

• Act as an active member of, or closely advise, the School Leadership Team, embedding inclusion into whole-school decisions.

• Manage the Learning Support budget, resources, intervention tools and specialist equipment.

• Line-manage Teaching Assistants (HLTAs and TAs), including performance reviews and CPD.

• Maintain the Additional Needs Register and student provision maps.

• Oversee the identification, assessment and tracking of students with learning needs, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD and EAL.

• Coordinate Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), statutory annual reviews and individual support plans.

• Manage Exam Access Arrangements, such as extra time, word processors or scribes, in collaboration with the exams officer.

• Deliver CPD and practical guidance to subject teachers, form tutors and support staff on adaptive teaching strategies.

• Equip classroom teachers to differentiate lessons and remove barriers to learning across every curriculum area.

• Act as the primary contact for parents and carers of students with SEND, holding regular review meetings and transition consultations.

• Liaise with external specialists, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, social services and the local authority.

• Coordinate smooth transitions from primary feeder schools into the senior school, and onwards to post-16 or higher education.

You may also be asked to undertake exam invigilation during busy exam periods. Training will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified teacher status (QTLS or PGCE)

• A recognised degree-level academic qualification

• GCSE grade A–C (or equivalent) in Maths and English

• NPQ SENCO or legacy NASENCO award, or willingness to obtain within 3 years

• Substantial secondary or senior teaching experience, with a proven record of supporting students with diverse learning needs

• Deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, the Equality Act 2010, safeguarding guidelines and local authority Local Offers

• Experience of managing a team

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Strong administrative skills, including IT

• Understanding of exam access arrangements

• Experience of, and willingness to develop, assistive technology

• Experience of creating and delivering materials to help staff meet individual needs

• Excellent organisational skills, with an adaptable and flexible approach

• Good time management, with the ability to meet deadlines and targets

• Excellent interpersonal skills, working as a team member and with students and industry organisations

• Self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others and work effectively under pressure

• A commitment to equal opportunities, inclusive learning and lifelong learning

• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and at-risk adults

Desirable

• Experience of working with SEN learners post-14

Benefits

When you join WCG, we offer a whole host of employee benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training programme and Leadership & Management development

• Generous leave entitlement, plus up to four free College Closure days a year included in the salary calculations

• Carer’s Leave, paid at normal pay, for employees who are carers

• Health and wellbeing support through Wellbeing@WCG

• Voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield

• Pension schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on-site gym at most colleges

• Free car parking on-site

• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses and hair and beauty treatments in College salons

• Free will writing service

• Free flu voucher, available annually

Protection of Children and Pre-Employment Checks

This role is classed as Regulated Activity relating to children, and an Enhanced DBS check is required. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children. By applying, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

Offers of appointment are conditional on satisfactory checks, including DBS, Barred List, right to work, internet search and TRA check (academic posts), along with satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification.

WCG welcomes applications from disabled candidates. Adjustments and support can be discussed with People Services when you apply.