SENDCo
Bristol
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsoredWorking pattern
Full timeContract type
PermanentFull time equivalent salary
£32,951.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (Actual) MPS plus SEN 1 or 2 depending on experience plus TLR 2SENDCo job summary
Are you passionate about inclusion and ready to lead strategic SEND development in a specialist setting? North Star 265 is seeking an outstanding SENDCo to join our dedicated team and shape the future of inclusive practice across our alternative provision.
About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to move beyond case management and lead a whole-school approach to SEND. You will be at the forefront of driving proactive identification, intervention, and culture change, ensuring every child’s needs are supported with ambition and care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic SEND leadership across the whole provision
- Systematic identification and monitoring of need using the SEN register
Leading and coordinating EHCP reviews and monitoring the progress of pupils with additional needs
- Oversight and co-production of IEPs with families
- Leading evidence-based interventions and adaptive teaching improvement
- Delivering high-quality SEND CPD for all staff
- Coordinating multi‑agency support and enhancing parental engagement
- Ensuring compliance with National SEND Standards and Ofsted/LA readiness
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of SEND provision and contributing to whole-school development planning.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
- Holds NASENCO or equivalent
- Has strong leadership and SEND experience, ideally in alternative provision
- Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and effective intervention strategies
- Has excellent communication, data analysis, and digital skills
- Has the ability to lead and inspire staff, families, and professionals
- Is committed to early intervention and inclusion.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)Closing Date for Applications: 15-09-2026
Salary: £32,951.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (Actual) MPS plus SEN 1 or 2 depending on experience plus TLR 2

