SEND Practitioner - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-634S
• Posted:21/11/2025
• Pay:FST Scheme G to H £23,549-£28,794 (£27,382-£33,752
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:10/12/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-3:30pm
Term: 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Salary: FST Scheme G to H £23,549-£28,794 (£27,382-£33,752) dependent upon experience

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated SEND Practitioner to join our Inclusion Team. This is a key role within the department, supporting the SENCO in the effective day-to-day management of SEND provision and ensuring high-quality support for pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing EHCP processes, coordinating provision, and working closely with pupils, parents, teachers, and external professionals.

About the Role
Working closely with the SENCO, you will help ensure that every learner receives the right support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a hands-on, pupil-centred role involving the coordination of EHCP processes, management of SEND provision, communication with families, and collaboration with teachers and external professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the coordination and completion of EHCP paperwork, consultations, and Annual Reviews.
• Maintain accurate provision maps and support the monitoring of SEND interventions and their impact.
• Oversee the Assess–Plan–Do–Review (APDR) cycle for allocated pupils and ensure timely follow-up actions.
• Play a leading role in transition processes, including Year 6–7 and mid-year admissions.
• Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers, building strong and supportive relationships.
• Provide advice and guidance to teaching staff on effective SEND strategies and classroom practice.
• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of targeted interventions for pupils.
• Work directly with pupils to support their academic progress and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with external professionals, primary schools, and internal teams to ensure coordinated support.
• Assist the SENCO with day-to-day running of the SEND department and contribute to whole-school SEND initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage complex processes such as EHCPs and Annual Reviews, while also building positive relationships and offering practical support to colleagues. You will be proactive, adaptable, and committed to ensuring every pupil receives the right support to succeed.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A solid understanding of SEND Code of Practice and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, especially in managing paperwork and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with families and staff.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a busy inclusion team.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for young people.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: kellyanne.eagle@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack
• Prospectus
• Ofsted Report