SEND Provision Lead (Nest Classrooms)

Are you passionate about ensuring that children with SEND receive the highest quality provision and achieve their full potential? Do you have the vision, leadership skills and expertise to lead a specialist SEND provision and drive excellence for some of our most vulnerable learners?

We are seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and dedicated SEND Provision Lead to lead our specialist Nest Classrooms. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and SEND practitioner to shape and develop our provision, ensuring that every child receives outstanding support, challenge and opportunities to succeed.

The Role:

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the strategic development and day-to-day operation of the school's specialist SEND provision (Nest Classrooms).
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and sensory support for pupils with additional needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of provision, driving continuous improvement.
• Track, analyse and report on pupil progress, attainment, attendance and wellbeing.
• Line manage and develop a team of support staff (HLTAs and TAs).
• Deliver high-quality CPD and coaching to staff across the school to strengthen inclusive practice.
• Work closely with the SENDCo, Senior Leadership Team, parents, external agencies and professionals.
• Ensure provision is compliant with statutory requirements and reflects best practice in SEND.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and inclusion initiatives.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of SEND.
• Has experience of working with children with a range of additional needs, including complex needs.
• Has proven leadership experience or demonstrates the potential and ambition to lead.
• Has strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop others.
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child achieves their very best.
• Has high expectations of pupils, staff and themselves.
• Has experience of leading a specialist SEND provision.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Successful teaching experience across a primary setting.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education.
• Experience working with pupils with a range of SEND needs, including complex needs.
• Ability to monitor, analyse and improve pupil progress and attainment.
• Experience leading, managing or developing staff.
• Ability to deliver high-quality CPD and coaching to colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, governors and external agencies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience of line managing teams.
• Experience contributing to school improvement planning.
• Experience of leading staff training across a school.
• Leadership experience as a phase leader, SEND lead or middle/senior leader.
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches and multi-agency working.

Desirable Criteria

• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or equivalent SEND qualification.
• Experience working in a specialist provision or resource base.
• Experience managing SEND funding and resources.