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 (email address removed)
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
Salary description
£34782.00 - £34782.00 per year