Experienced SENCo - Specialist Autism School
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Apply NowExperienced SENCo - Specialist Autism School (New Forest)
Fixed Term - Until End of Academic Year Full‑Time or Part‑Time Options Available
Prospero Teaching is proud to be supporting a warm, nurturing specialist school in the New Forest, seeking an experienced SENCo to join their dedicated team. The school supports children and young people from Primary through to Secondary, with pupil need predominantly centred around Autism, alongside additional needs such as communication differences, sensory processing needs, anxiety, ADHD, and social‑emotional challenges.
This is a meaningful opportunity for an experienced SENCo who is passionate about autism‑informed practice and wants to contribute to a calm, relationship‑centred environment where every pupil is understood, valued, and supported to thrive.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed Term (until end of academic year) - Full‑Time or Part‑Time
Salary: MPS/UPS
About the Role
As SENCo, you will play a central role in shaping and strengthening the school's inclusive and autism‑specialist provision. You will:
Lead the development and delivery of the school's SEND strategy
Coordinate provision for pupils with autism and additional needs, ensuring personalised support and measurable progress
Work closely with teachers, support staff, therapists, and external agencies to implement effective, autism‑informed interventions
Oversee EHCPs, referrals, and statutory reviews, ensuring compliance and high‑quality documentation
Provide training, coaching, and guidance to staff to promote inclusive, trauma‑informed, and autism‑specialist practice
Champion a whole‑school approach to wellbeing, communication, sensory regulation, and personalised learning pathwaysThis role is ideal for someone who brings experience, warmth, and a reflective approach to supporting pupils with complex needs.
What We're Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience working as a SENCo is essential
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
A deep commitment to inclusive, child‑centred practice and pupil wellbeing
A compassionate, calm, and collaborative approachEligibility Requirements
To apply through Prospero Teaching, you must:
Have the right to work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
Provide references to cover the past 24 months
Have up‑to‑date safeguarding training (or be willing to complete this) What Prospero Teaching Offers
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, autism‑informed practice, and behaviour support
Access to our in‑house Training & Development Team
Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant in your area
A warm, inclusive school environment where staff are valued and supported
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, please apply with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV
Fixed Term - Until End of Academic Year Full‑Time or Part‑Time Options Available
Prospero Teaching is proud to be supporting a warm, nurturing specialist school in the New Forest, seeking an experienced SENCo to join their dedicated team. The school supports children and young people from Primary through to Secondary, with pupil need predominantly centred around Autism, alongside additional needs such as communication differences, sensory processing needs, anxiety, ADHD, and social‑emotional challenges.
This is a meaningful opportunity for an experienced SENCo who is passionate about autism‑informed practice and wants to contribute to a calm, relationship‑centred environment where every pupil is understood, valued, and supported to thrive.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed Term (until end of academic year) - Full‑Time or Part‑Time
Salary: MPS/UPS
About the Role
As SENCo, you will play a central role in shaping and strengthening the school's inclusive and autism‑specialist provision. You will:
Lead the development and delivery of the school's SEND strategy
Coordinate provision for pupils with autism and additional needs, ensuring personalised support and measurable progress
Work closely with teachers, support staff, therapists, and external agencies to implement effective, autism‑informed interventions
Oversee EHCPs, referrals, and statutory reviews, ensuring compliance and high‑quality documentation
Provide training, coaching, and guidance to staff to promote inclusive, trauma‑informed, and autism‑specialist practice
Champion a whole‑school approach to wellbeing, communication, sensory regulation, and personalised learning pathwaysThis role is ideal for someone who brings experience, warmth, and a reflective approach to supporting pupils with complex needs.
What We're Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience working as a SENCo is essential
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
A deep commitment to inclusive, child‑centred practice and pupil wellbeing
A compassionate, calm, and collaborative approachEligibility Requirements
To apply through Prospero Teaching, you must:
Have the right to work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
Provide references to cover the past 24 months
Have up‑to‑date safeguarding training (or be willing to complete this) What Prospero Teaching Offers
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, autism‑informed practice, and behaviour support
Access to our in‑house Training & Development Team
Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant in your area
A warm, inclusive school environment where staff are valued and supported
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, please apply with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV