SEN/SEMH SCHOOL SENCO

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a dedicated and experienced SENCo to join a specialist secondary school in Portsmouth that supports pupils with a range of special educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead and shape inclusive practice in a nurturing and highly supportive environment.

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent or Temp-to-Perm

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

Hours: Full-Time

As SENCo, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the school's SEND strategy

• Coordinate provision for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs, ensuring tailored support and measurable progress

• Work closely with teaching staff, support teams, and external agencies to implement effective interventions

• Oversee EHCPs, referrals, and statutory reviews, maintaining accurate records and compliance

• Provide training and guidance to staff to promote inclusive and trauma-informed practice

• Champion a whole-school approach to wellbeing, resilience, and personalised learning

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience in a SENCo role or a strong interest in SEND/SEMH with a willingness to undertake SENCo training

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• A commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing

SENCo training will be provided for the right candidate.

To apply through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Have the right to work in the UK

• Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the update service (or be willing to apply)

• Provide two professional child-related references

• Have up-to-date safeguarding training (or be willing to complete this)

• Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

• Access to our in-house Training and Development Team

• Support from an experienced education consultant based in your area

If this is a vacancy of interest, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV today.