Inclusion Lead and SENDco

Lent Rise School is a nurturing and inclusive primary school at the heart of a diverse community in Burnham, Buckinghamshire. We are seeking an inspiring and committed Inclusion Lead & SENDco to join our wider leadership team and play a pivotal role in fostering inclusive practice across our school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher with a passion for inclusion to lead on SEND across the school and beyond. The role is non class based with some specialist provision teaching across the week. As well as the day to day oversight and fulfilling statutory requirements the successful candidate will develop our inclusive needs based provision and work with the leadership team on the development of a new outdoor learning provision. As Inclusion Lead & SENDCo, you will: Be a key member of the Wider Leadership Team, contributing to strategic development and school improvement Lead and manage SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice, overseeing SEND and Inclusion monitoring and evaluation Develop, implement, and evaluate an inclusive base provision for pupils with additional and complex needs Work with the leadership team to design the delivery of an outdoor learning provision that supports regulation, engagement, and inclusive learning Champion high‑quality inclusive teaching and adaptive practice across the school, leading be example across the school Work closely with families, staff, and external professionals to secure the best outcomes for pupils with SEND Lead and line‑manage teaching support staff and support professional development related to SEND and inclusion Attend and lead Inclusion Quality Mark cluster meetings and annual assessment days Report to governors termly and support SEND and inclusion governor visits Lead on all SEND paperwork, annual reviews and all stakeholder communications Champion attendance for pupils with SEND Oversee and complete the annual information report for SEND Develop the SEND area of the school’s website and social media Further establish strong parental engagement to include regular parent support sessions We Are Looking For Someone Who: Holds QTS and has at least 5 years teaching experience Has completed the National Award for SEN Coordination or is willing and able to complete in the timescales Has strong experience supporting and leading learning for pupils with SEND in a primary setting Shares the school’s vision and values Can demonstrate an understanding of the school community and needs of the school community Has the drive to lead this area of the School Development Plan in line with local and National agendas Is an enthusiastic and reflective leader with a clear vision for inclusion and SEND Has the ability to lead change and develop innovative and adaptive provision Is passionate about trauma informed practise Is passionate about outdoor learning and alternative approaches to supporting pupils with additional n