Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA
Salary: Leadership Scale 7-11
Working Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months
Closing Date: 6th December 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC 15th December 2026
Previous applicants need not apply.
Are you an experienced SENCO who wants to shape and influence innovative educational provision for children and young people with SEND?
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, creative and solution-focused SENCO to join the Special Educational Needs Assessment (SENA) Service, with a particular focus on Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) provision and play a key role in developing educational pathways for some of Leicestershire's most vulnerable children and young people.
This newly established 12-month post offers the chance to make a genuine difference at a time of growth and transformation. Working across the SENA Service, you will support the development and quality assurance of EOTAS and alternative provision arrangements for children and young people who require education outside of a traditional school setting. Whilst the role will include supporting transitions into Post-16 education and training, its primary focus is on ensuring that children and young people across all phases receive high-quality, effective educational packages that meet their needs, deliver EHCP provision and enable them to achieve positive outcomes.
As SENCO for EOTAS, you will:
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to help shape an evolving area of provision and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people across Leicestershire. You'll be part of a committed and ambitious SENA leadership team dedicated to ensuring children and young people receive high-quality education and support, regardless of their circumstances or the setting in which their education is delivered.
If you are passionate about inclusion, enjoy building partnerships, and want to be at the forefront of developing innovative SEND and EOTAS provision, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria
Possession of a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement. However, a reasonable adjustment will be considered for an applicant with a disability.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Please note: If you are appointed to this role on a fixed-term or internal secondment basis, you may later be offered a permanent appointment to the role, should the opportunity become available. Any such arrangements will be subject to organisational requirements and the relevant policy conditions being met.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
Hannah Patient, Service Manager
Telephone: 01163055200
Email: Hannah.Patient@leics.gov.uk
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
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