SENCO

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.