Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

THE MULBERRY BUSH ORGANISATION LTD

32,916 - 51,048 per year

Witney, Oxfordshire

Part-time

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) - Fixed Term

Department

Education

Employment Type

Employee - Full-Time Fixed Term

Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor

Compensation

£32,916 - £51,048) - (depending on experience)

This is a fixed term position starting as soon as possible until the end of the Summer term 2026.

Part-time hours would be considered.

About the role

We’re looking for a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) to be a part of an extraordinary story and join our ever-growing team here at The Mulberry Bush. In a nutshell, you'll be responsible for leading our fantastic SEN setup, driving improvements for classroom SEN provision, and creating, implementing and maintaining teaching and learning development plans for all children at the school.

We'll look to you to:

Lead our SEN team.
Carry out the professional duties of a teacher.
Implement strategies to support children’s special educational needs.
Work closely with our Speech & Language Therapist and external professionals to develop provision for children.
Train and support education staff.
Schedule and lead all SEN reviews, completing the required paperwork.
Ensure each child is supported by a clear, consistent educational plan.
Coordinate the beginning and end of children’s placements.
Be the designated teacher for looked-after children.
Deputise as Head of Education when required.
Participate in further training and professional development.

We'll care for you too

You're not just part of a team, you're part of our family. Support echoes through every part of our community, and your colleagues are always here to lend a hand or share a smile. We also offer the following benefits to make your journey with us even more rewarding:

A teachers pay scale salary.
Teachers pension scheme.
A comprehensive range of informal and formal wellbeing support.
Enhanced parental leave benefits.

About you

We're looking for someone who embodies dedication, resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact. Someone who can believe in the untapped potential of these children when others have given up.

Qualifications and training

You will have:

3+ years’ teaching experience in a school for primary-aged children.
Experience teaching SEN children, including those with social and emotional difficulties.
Experience working with a range of professionals, including educational psychologists and social workers.
Led or contributed to whole-school developments and initiatives.

Skills:

Teach to a high standard.
Relate to and motivate children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Demonstrate emotional and physical resilience.
Receive and provide feedback effectively.
Work well as part of a team.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals.
Demonstrate good organisational and time-management skills.
Inspire, motivate and support colleagues.
Adapt to a range of situations.

Knowledge:

Familiar with the national curriculum requirements (KS1 and KS2).
Understand, and use a range of, teaching and learning strategies.
Can assess children and set and review appropriate targets.
Confident with a range of ICT to support learning.
Knowledge of child protection guidelines and procedures.
Good subject knowledge in English and Maths.

You'll also need:

A valid and full UK driving licence.
The legal right to live and work in the UK.

About the Mulberry Bush

At The Mulberry Bush, we believe that with support and opportunities, children can overcome challenges and shape their future. We see their untold stories, possibilities, dreams, and untapped potential – and we believe in their ability to rewrite their destiny. All while having lots of fun along the way.

The Mulberry Bush is a therapeutic community, registered as a children’s home and a non-maintained residential special school. Looking after, up to, 30 primary school aged children.

Over the years we have established an outstanding reputation for transforming the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma. We believe we offer something special – and we’d love you to be part of it.

Apply now

If you believe that you have the experience and expertise required to succeed in this role or would like to attend one of our visit days, please submit your CV via the 'Apply for this job' button.

As part of the selection process shortlisted applicants must be willing to attend an interactive day in the Mulberry Bush School, complete an application form (for regulatory purposes) and attend an interview.

If you have any questions about the role or the work we do, please email the HR team at careers@mulberrybush.org.uk

The Mulberry Bush is an equal opportunities employer.

The Mulberry Bush is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and students to share this commitment.

Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. For applicants requiring visas, we can only accept those with visa’s which allows you to work in the UK indefinitely (we do not have the ability to offer sponsorship).

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates must be prepared to undertake a DBS criminal background check.

Click here to find a copy of the SENCo job description.

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