Job Introduction
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To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.
Area Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
22 hours per week
Maternity Cover post (Fixed Term 12 months)
Are you passionate about high quality learning opportunities for young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Could you motivate and inspire early education providers in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area to deliver the very best services possible to children across the spectrum of special educational needs?
We are seeking to recruit a skilled and knowledgeable early years practitioner with broad SEND experience ranging from early identification through to complex needs.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with our local early years providers. Your role will be to advise and support them to offer inclusive and challenging EYFS teaching and learning experiences to 0–5-year-olds with an identified level of SEND.
In return we can offer:
- Supportive line management and reflective practice discussions
- A wider team of like-minded professionals focussed on making a real difference in early education.
- A range of training and development opportunities
For an informal discussion or more information please contact Heather Carling (Senior Area SENCO) on 01202 127242 or via eysend@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Proposed interview date- 19 December 2025.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
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