SENCO
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £56,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | DA16 1TN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
Summary
SENCO - Therapeutic Outdoor Learning Provision
Welling Area ASAP Start | Temp to Perm £50,000-£56,000 DOE
A therapeutic outdoor learning centre in the Welling area is seeking a committed SENCO to join their team on a temp‑to‑perm basis. This is a distinctive setting where education is delivered outdoors, rooted in nature, and supported by a multidisciplinary therapeutic team. Learners engage in hands‑on, experiential activities designed to build confidence, emotional regulation and academic progress - all outdoors, whatever the weather.
This role suits a SENCO with team‑leader or line‑management experience who is ready to step up. You'll take ownership of SEND provision while also supporting safeguarding as part of the DSL team, with a clear pathway into a Deputy‑level position.
About the Provision
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Outdoor‑first curriculum with nature‑based learning embedded throughout
Outdoor‑first curriculum with nature‑based learning embedded throughout
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Therapeutic centre offering integrated emotional and behavioural support
Therapeutic centre offering integrated emotional and behavioural support
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Small groups, structured routines and a nurturing, relationship‑led ethos
Small groups, structured routines and a nurturing, relationship‑led ethos
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Supportive leadership team focused on developing future senior leaders
Supportive leadership team focused on developing future senior leaders
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the centre
Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the centre
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Oversee EHCPs, personalised learning plans and statutory processes
Oversee EHCPs, personalised learning plans and statutory processes
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Provide guidance, coaching and line‑management to education staff
Provide guidance, coaching and line‑management to education staff
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Support safeguarding as part of the DSL/DDSL team
Support safeguarding as part of the DSL/DDSL team
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Work collaboratively with therapy teams to deliver holistic support
Work collaboratively with therapy teams to deliver holistic support
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Contribute to strategic development and continuous improvement
Contribute to strategic development and continuous improvement
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Promote and model outdoor learning in all weather conditions
Promote and model outdoor learning in all weather conditions
Requirements
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QTS
QTS
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NASENCO Award
NASENCO Award
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Proven SENCO experience with some leadership or line‑management responsibilities
Proven SENCO experience with some leadership or line‑management responsibilities
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Confidence stepping into a Deputy‑level role with DSL duties
Confidence stepping into a Deputy‑level role with DSL duties
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Strong understanding of SEMH, SEND and therapeutic approaches
Strong understanding of SEMH, SEND and therapeutic approaches
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
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A genuine passion for outdoor learning and nature‑based education
A genuine passion for outdoor learning and nature‑based education
If you're an experienced SENCO who thrives in outdoor environments and is ready to progress into a Deputy‑level role, this position offers a rare opportunity to grow your leadership career while making a meaningful impact.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.