SENCO

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work Job Title: SENCO Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday Salary: From £38,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: August 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the barriers they face? Are you an experienced SEND professional ready to influence whole-school practice, inspire colleagues, and ensure children and young people receive the exceptional support they deserve? At Wessex Lodge School, we're looking for an outstanding SENCO to join our specialist team and help shape the future of inclusive education within our therapeutic setting. This is far more than a coordination role. It's an opportunity to lead, innovate and advocate for some of the most vulnerable learners, ensuring every pupil is understood, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. As SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of SEND provision across the school. You'll provide both strategic leadership and operational expertise, ensuring that pupils receive tailored support that enables them to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals, you'll champion inclusive practice and ensure that statutory responsibilities are met with excellence and compassion. This is a rewarding opportunity to influence whole-school culture, develop staff expertise and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs. What You'll Be Doing Lead and develop the school's SEND provision, ensuring it reflects current legislation, best practice and an inclusive ethos. Oversee the identification, assessment and support of pupils with SEND to secure the