Role Purpose

To provide strategic leadership of SEND provision across the school, ensuring that all pupils with additional needs are supported to achieve their full potential within a Catholic environment

rooted in Gospel values and the teachings of the Church.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership of SEND

·         Lead the development and implementation of the school's SEND policy.

·         Ensure SEND provision reflects the mission and values of Catholic education.

·         Embed inclusive practice across the school ensuring all pupils are nurtured and supported.

·         Lead the graduated approach (Assess–Plan–Do–Review).

·         Report on SEND to governors, including the Foundation Governors.

2. Identification and Assessment

·         Oversee early identification of SEND needs.

·         Maintain an accurate SEND register.

·         Coordinate assessments and referrals to external agencies.

·         Lead on EHCP applications and annual reviews.

3. Provision and Intervention

·         Ensure high-quality interventions are used and evaluated.

·         Support staff to plan and deliver adaptive teaching rooted in Catholic values of dignity and respect.

·         Monitor SEND progress and provision.

4. Working With Staff

·         Provide SEND training and coaching to staff.

·         Support teachers to effectively differentiate their teaching.

·         Provide an adaptive teaching model and support staff to implement this.

·         Model nurturing, trauma-informed and relational approaches aligned with Catholic ethos.

5. Working With Families

·         Develop strong relationships with families rooted in compassion and respect.

·         Support families in understanding SEND processes and provision.

·         Ensure families feel welcomed and valued within the school community.

6. Working With External Agencies

·         Liaise with health, social care and specialist teams.

·         Coordinate multi-agency meetings.

7. Safeguarding

·         Work closely with the DSL to ensure safeguarding practice protects pupils with SEND.

·         Understand vulnerabilities associated with SEND and SEMH needs.

8. Management and Administration

·         Oversee TA deployment linked to SEND needs.

·         Support SEND budget planning where appropriate.

·         Ensure statutory deadlines are met.