Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) at High View School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HVS/25530

Location

2 Torridge Way, Efford, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6JQ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR2A: £3,527

Closing Date

9:00am, Thu 26th Mar, 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible or September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 1st April 2026

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 1st April 2026

About this Role

High View School are seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our dedicated team and lead the strategic and operational development of SEND provision across our school. This is an exciting opportunity for an exemplary practitioner who is passionate about enabling all children to thrive, whatever their individual needs.

The successful candidate will ensure that pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive high‑quality, effective teaching and support. You will oversee the day‑to‑day operation of our SEND provision, maintain strong communication with pupils, families, staff and external agencies, and uphold our statutory responsibilities under the SEND Code of Practice.

This is a pivotal leadership role with significant impact on the educational experience and outcomes of pupils with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead the strategic development of SEND policy and provision.
Ensure the SEN policy is embedded in practice and aligned with school improvement priorities.
Monitor, review and evaluate the quality of SEND provision across the school.
Maintain knowledge of national and local SEND initiatives to ensure best practice.
Ensure effective and impactful use of SEND funding.

Operational Management

Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the SEN policy.
Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map.
Guide staff on the graduated approach to SEND support.
Coordinate specific interventions and evaluate their effectiveness.
Act as the key point of contact for external professionals and agencies.
Analyse assessment data for SEND pupils and report on progress.

Support for Pupils

Identify pupils with SEND and ensure appropriate support is in place.
Secure and coordinate additional services and external expertise.
Ensure detailed, up-to-date records are kept and shared appropriately.
Lead reviews of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils have access to the full curriculum and school life.
Support effective transitions, including to other settings or schools.

Leadership & Staff Development

Work closely with the headteacher and governing body to meet Equality Act 2010 duties.
Prepare information required for statutory reporting.
Lead INSET and training to develop staff expertise in SEND.
Line manage teaching assistants and support staff working with SEND pupils.
Promote a positive, inclusive culture across the school.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

An excellent communicator, skilled at working with families, staff and external agencies.
Highly knowledgeable about SEND legislation, best practice and the SEND Code of Practice.
Compassionate, organised and committed to improving outcomes for children.
Able to inspire confidence and provide high‑quality professional guidance to colleagues.
A reflective practitioner with a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

The successful candidate must hold (or be working towards) the NASENCO qualification.

Why Join Us?

At High View School, we are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can succeed. As our SENCO, you will play a key role in shaping our SEND provision and making a real difference to the lives of our pupils and families.

We offer:

A supportive and collaborative staff team
Opportunities for professional development
A commitment to wellbeing and workload balance
A forward‑thinking leadership team and Trust support

About the School

High View School is an outstanding primary school (Ofsted, November 2024), which is highly-regarded on a national scale and at the heart of our local community. We are a 1.5 form entry school, with around 350 pupils (which includes our dedicated nursery provision), and we benefit from working in a first-class learning environment, including a purpose-built school building and a range of exceptional outside play and learning environments.

At High View School, we work together to ensure that learning is ambitious and relevant, with an ethos rooted in mutual respect, kindness and tolerance. We want our staff and pupils to come to school with a positive attitude, where they are kind to one another, eager to learn and have pride and aspirations around what they can accomplish as individuals and as a community, both academically and socially, as we truly believe that good beginnings never end! With this in mind, our curriculum is outstanding, as is our ongoing continuous professional development for all staff.

Staff, pupils and parents are proud to be part of the High View School family and our continued commitment and collaboration for growth, alongside successful engagement with our wider community stakeholders, enable us to achieve standards of which we continue to be incredibly proud of.

About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on 01752 772984.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.