SENCO
- Lillingstone Dayrell
- Permanent
Full Job Description
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Position: SENCO
Location: Tile House School – Buckinghamshire, MK18 5AN
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term time only
Start: April 2027
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to join the founding team at Tile House School, a brand-new specialist school opening in Buckinghamshire.
As a key member of the school's leadership team, you will lead the strategic development of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, ensuring that every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. You will work collaboratively with staff, families, external agencies, and the wider community to establish a culture where inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
From designing systems and processes to developing high-quality interventions and supporting colleagues through coaching and professional development, you will have the opportunity to build an outstanding SEND provision that reflects the values and vision of our new school.
What you will be doing
- Lead and coordinate SEND provision across both sites, including EHCP processes, Annual Reviews, and compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
- Track, monitor, and analyse pupil progress, overseeing baselining, screening, and targeted intervention programmes in literacy and numeracy.
- Organise and chair all ePEP meetings for looked after children, ensuring progress, compliance, and effective use of Pupil Premium Plus funding.
- Provide strategic leadership on SEND policy, Teaching & Learning development, and the graduated approach in collaboration with the Headteacher and therapy team.
- Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, staff, and external agencies, ensuring smooth transitions and accurate, up‑to‑date SEND records.
- Identify staff training needs and contribute to the school’s CPD plan, supporting high‑quality teaching and inclusive practice.
- Ensure learning environments, curriculum materials, and teaching approaches meet pupils’ needs and reflect their backgrounds and cultures.
- Contribute to whole‑school planning and reporting, including the SEN Information Report, Pupil Premium Plus impact statement, and the annual SEN improvement plan.
What We’re Looking For
- Highly knowledgeable about SEND legislation, statutory processes, and best practice
- An excellent communicator who builds trust with families and professionals
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload with confidence
- Passionate about inclusive education and committed to improving outcomes for every learner
- Holds GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
If this is the role for you and you want to make a real difference, please apply today.
About us
Tile House School is an exciting new addition to the Acorn Education family, provisionally set to open its doors in April 2027. Designed to support up to 72 students aged 5 to 16, the school will offer a nurturing and inclusive learning environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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