296 Special Needs Education jobs in the United Kingdom

SEN Lead (must have SENCO experience) - New SEN School Opening (Leadership Role)
Location: Sittingborune
Salary: 50,000-60,000 - depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

We're supporting the launch of a brand-new specialist school, set to open this September. As part of the core leadership team, we're looking for an experienced and qualified SENCo to help shape and lead provision from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic role where you can have a genuine impact on culture, systems and outcomes for learners with complex needs. You'll be based primarily in Croydon, with two days a week at another established SEN setting to support cross-site consistency and collaboration.

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified SENCo with the NASENCo award

• Proven leadership experience in an SEN or alternative provision setting

• Deep understanding of SEND frameworks, EHCPs and therapeutic support

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

• A hands-on leader ready to help build something from the ground up

This school will cater for pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD and communication difficulties. The right candidate will bring both strategic vision and practical know-how to support staff, pupils and families from the very start.

This role is time-sensitive - applications are moving quickly, and interviews are being arranged on a rolling basis. If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in specialist education, we want to hear from you.

SEN Lead (must have SENCO experience) - New SEN School Opening (Leadership Role)
Location: Croydon (plus 2 days a week at other sites)
Salary: 55,000-60,000 - depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

We're supporting the launch of a brand-new specialist school, set to open this September. As part of the core leadership team, we're looking for an experienced and qualified SENCo to help shape and lead provision from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic role where you can have a genuine impact on culture, systems and outcomes for learners with complex needs. You'll be based primarily in Croydon, with two days a week at another established SEN setting to support cross-site consistency and collaboration.

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified SENCo with the NASENCo award

• Proven leadership experience in an SEN or alternative provision setting

• Deep understanding of SEND frameworks, EHCPs and therapeutic support

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

• A hands-on leader ready to help build something from the ground up

This school will cater for pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD and communication difficulties. The right candidate will bring both strategic vision and practical know-how to support staff, pupils and families from the very start.

This role is time-sensitive - applications are moving quickly, and interviews are being arranged on a rolling basis. If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in specialist education, we want to hear from you.

• Coordinate and lead on SEND strategy across the school

• Manage EHCP processes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements

• Work collaboratively with staff to implement personalised learning support

• Track progress and maintain detailed, up-to-date records

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• National SENCO Award (or currently working towards it)

• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

• Experience working with a range of SEN needs across key stages

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

• Coordinate and lead on SEND strategy across the school

• Manage EHCP processes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements

• Work collaboratively with staff to implement personalised learning support

• Track progress and maintain detailed, up-to-date records

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• National SENCO Award (or currently working towards it)

• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

• Experience working with a range of SEN needs across key stages

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

• Coordinate and lead on SEND strategy across the school

• Manage EHCP processes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements

• Work collaboratively with staff to implement personalised learning support

• Track progress and maintain detailed, up-to-date records

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• National SENCO Award (or currently working towards it)

• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

• Experience working with a range of SEN needs across key stages

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

• Coordinate and lead on SEND strategy across the school

• Manage EHCP processes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements

• Work collaboratively with staff to implement personalised learning support

• Track progress and maintain detailed, up-to-date records

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• National SENCO Award (or currently working towards it)

• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

• Experience working with a range of SEN needs across key stages

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

• Coordinate and lead on SEND strategy across the school

• Manage EHCP processes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements

• Work collaboratively with staff to implement personalised learning support

• Track progress and maintain detailed, up-to-date records

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• National SENCO Award (or currently working towards it)

• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

• Experience working with a range of SEN needs across key stages

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech and language, SEMH)

• Support pupils' emotional well-being and promote positive behaviour

• Assist in the planning and delivery of differentiated learning activities

• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting to teachers and SENCo

• Help create an inclusive, safe, and stimulating learning environment

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals when appropriate

• Experience working with children with SEN in a school or similar setting

• A patient, caring and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Understanding of strategies to support learning and behaviour

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or SEND qualification) are desirable but not essential

SEN Lead (must have SENCO experience) - New SEN School Opening (Leadership Role)
Location: Sittingborune
Salary: 50,000-60,000 - depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

We're supporting the launch of a brand-new specialist school, set to open this September. As part of the core leadership team, we're looking for an experienced and qualified SENCo to help shape and lead provision from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic role where you can have a genuine impact on culture, systems and outcomes for learners with complex needs. You'll be based primarily in Croydon, with two days a week at another established SEN setting to support cross-site consistency and collaboration.

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified SENCo with the NASENCo award

• Proven leadership experience in an SEN or alternative provision setting

• Deep understanding of SEND frameworks, EHCPs and therapeutic support

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

• A hands-on leader ready to help build something from the ground up

This school will cater for pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD and communication difficulties. The right candidate will bring both strategic vision and practical know-how to support staff, pupils and families from the very start.

This role is time-sensitive - applications are moving quickly, and interviews are being arranged on a rolling basis. If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in specialist education, we want to hear from you.