SENDCO

Job Posted: 13 April 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: Teachers Pay Scale
• Industries: Education

We are looking for an experienced SENCO with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs to join our friendly and supportive team.

Forest Edge School is a very small independent school in Sandown with an excellent reputation for working with vulnerable students with ASD, attachment difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Our students benefit from small class/group sizes. High staff ratios allow us to provide highly bespoke and individualised educational provision to our students.

We have exciting plans in place to gradually grow our provision and this is a fantastic opportunity for the SENDCO role to grow with the school

Working closely with the head teacher and the staff team, you'll use your leadership skills to manage SEN provision and to provide support to other teachers.  Your responsibilities will include designing and delivering interventions with pupils in the classroom and implementing the school strategy.

Initially, there would be the need to undertake some classroom teaching alongside the SENDCO role as the school gradually grows, however it is anticipated that the SENDCO role would become full time as the school nears its planned capacity. The ability to teach science or maths would be an advantage.

THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. 

Core requirements:

• Help to develop and oversee the implementation of the school's SEN strategy and policy.
• Carry out assessments of pupils with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress - including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents.
• Work with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans.
• Provide regular updates on pupil progress through written reports and meetings with parents.
• Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school - this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEN.
• Support teachers to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEN.
• Support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom.
• Advise on the school budget and resources for SEN provision.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Based in the UK and do not require sponsorship.
• QTS or equivalent.
• Degree or equivalent.
• NASENCO qualification (or to be an experienced SENCo working towards this qualification).
• A strong commitment to raising educational attainment for children and young people with SEN.
• Effective leadership, negotiation, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive induction training.
• Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.
• Funded professional qualifications.
• Recommend-a-friend 
• Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers
• Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• Workplace Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support 
• Rewards Gateway benefit scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Enhanced DBS covered.

THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. 

New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.