SENDCO - Portsmouth

Are you an experienced SENCo looking to make a lasting impact in a Mainstream school in Portsmouth?

Do you have the passion and expertise to support children and young people with autism to achieve their full potential?

A Mainsteam school in Portsmouth are seeking an experienced SENCo to join their dedicated team. The school is a large Primary school who have a specilised SEN UNit for children with autism and other SEN needs , providing a nurturing, structured environment where every pupil is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.

This is an exciting opportunity for a SENCo to lead and develop the school's SEND provision, working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, families and external agencies to ensure every pupil receives the highest standard of support. You will play a key role in driving inclusive practice, monitoring progress and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

The successful SENCo will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo), or be willing to work towards it if applicable
• Previous experience working as a SENCo or within a SEND leadership role
• A strong understanding of autism and effective strategies to support pupils with additional needs
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND

If you would like more infirmation or would like to dicuss this role further and apply, please contact Billie Johnson on (phone number removed) or you can email your CV to (url removed)

Academics is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy