SENDCo - Alternative Provision (SEMH)
Location: Northampton
Salary: 35,000-45,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: 1st June 2026
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced SENDCo to join our alternative provision in Northampton, working with students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is committed to inclusion and has the expertise to support some of the most vulnerable learners. You will play a central role in ensuring that all students with additional needs receive high-quality, personalised support that enables them to thrive both academically and emotionally.
About the Provision
Our alternative provision offers a supportive, structured, and nurturing environment for students who have struggled in mainstream education. We focus on:
- Re-engaging learners through positive relationships and tailored support
- Developing emotional resilience and self-regulation
- Delivering a flexible and personalised curriculum
- Supporting successful transitions to further education, training, or reintegration
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage SEND provision across KS3-KS4
- Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements
- Oversee the identification, assessment, and review of students with SEND
- Develop and implement effective SEN support plans and EHCP provision
- Work closely with teaching staff to ensure high-quality adaptive teaching
- Provide guidance, training, and support to staff on SEND and SEMH strategies
- Liaise with external agencies, including educational psychologists, CAMHS, and local authorities
- Engage and build strong relationships with parents and carers
- Monitor progress and impact of interventions, ensuring positive outcomes for students
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (desirable but not essential depending on experience)
- The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) or willingness to achieve it
- Proven experience working with students with SEMH and/or in alternative provision
- Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
- Experience with EHCPs, reviews, and multi-agency working
- A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A commitment to inc
