Passionate SENDCO Wanted for Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, resilient and highly motivated SENDCo to strengthen our SEND provision within a Pupil Referral Unit setting. You will play a key role in ensuring that all pupils, many of whom present with complex social, emotional and mental health needs alongside additional learning needs, receive the targeted support required to re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

The SENDCo will play a key strategic role in shaping inclusive practice and ensuring ACE delivers a high-quality, sustainable and compliant SEND provision across all pathways. You will provide strategic leadership and oversight of SEND provision, ensuring high-quality, inclusive education and strong outcomes for all pupils. You will lead the identification, assessment and provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring effective intervention and measurable impact, and ensure full statutory compliance in line with the SEND Code of Practice.

As the school’s lead professional for SEND, you will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of provision across the setting, line managing support staff, and overseeing the implementation of the SEND policy. You will ensure a consistent, flexible and responsive graduated approach tailored to individual needs, enabling every pupil to reach their full potential.

This role requires a strong commitment to collaborative working, building effective relationships with staff, families, and a wide range of external agencies to support pupils’ progress, wellbeing, and successful reintegration into education or transition to their next stage.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

What we are looking for:

• Applicants must hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) or equivalent qualification
• Hold QTS (qualified teacher status)
• An individual who can oversee the EHCP process, reviews and SEND documentation
• Ability to oversee the Exams Access Arrangements for SEND students
• An excellent communicator with strong inter-personal and administrative skills
• Extensive experience of working in a school
• A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively and lead a team
• An individual who works well with staff and students alike

What We Offer:

Small class sizes for tailored support

• A collaborative and dedicated team
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives

Apply: Please apply via My New Term https://www.mynewterm.com/  CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in ACE. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

ACE Lead Contact: Tracy Ridge, Assistant Business Manager at hr@avenuecentre.co.uk Telephone Number: 01582 359370. Further Information: https://avenuecentre.co.uk/

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the key skills and experience that are required for this role.

Please ensure that your application addresses all areas of the Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.  Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English

Closing Date: Noon on 11th May 2026 

Interview Date: Interviews will be taking place on 13th, 14th or 15th May

Apply: Please apply via My New Term https://www.mynewterm.com/  CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in ACE. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

ACE Lead Contact: Tracy Ridge, Assistant Business Manager at hr@avenuecentre.co.uk Telephone Number: 01582 359370. Further Information: https://avenuecentre.co.uk/

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the key skills and experience that are required for this role.

Please ensure that your application addresses all areas of the Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.  Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English

Closing Date: Noon on Thursday 27th March 2025, Noon 

Interview Date: W/c 31st March 2025

 Safeguarding Statement:

ACE is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Our interviews will always include relevant questions relating to child protection and/or safeguarding. A satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check is required as a condition of employment. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates to identify anything that may need further exploration with candidates. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

 Equal Opportunities Statement:

At the Avenue Centre we believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all. All people who work and study in the school have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, class, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief. To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this vacancy.