Access Manager - SEND Provision & Inclusion - Dorset Studio School

About the role

Salary - £32,916 - £45,352 + SEN Allowance (Teachers Mainscale 1-6 + SEN allowance).

About the Role

Working closely with the Assistant Principal for Inclusion/SENCO, you will:

• Lead and monitor targeted SEND provision.
• Coordinate intervention programmes and pupil learning plans.
• Support implementation of EHCP provision and annual reviews.
• Champion inclusive teaching and adaptive classroom practice.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring and SEND training for staff.
• Work collaboratively with families, external agencies and colleagues.
• Ensure students with SEND receive the support needed to thrive academically and personally.

This role includes a teaching commitment of up to 30% of a full timetable, providing targeted teaching and intervention programmes for students with additional needs.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

✔ Is passionate about SEND and inclusion
✔ Has high aspirations for every young person
✔ Can remove barriers to learning through practical solutions
✔ Builds strong relationships with students, families and staff
✔ Believes in real-world, experiential learning
✔ Can inspire colleagues through coaching and leadership
✔ Wants to be part of a school that genuinely does things differently

If you would like to visit Dorset Studio School please contact [email protected]

Further Information

Dorset Studio School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Dorset Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Dorset Studio School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who is not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

About Us

Dorset Studio School offers a unique educational experience where learning is active, practical and connected to the real world. Set within the stunning Kingston Maurward estate, we combine academic achievement with hands-on, land-based learning opportunities that help young people thrive.

We are seeking an exceptional Access Manager - SEND Provision & Inclusion to play a central role in shaping and strengthening our inclusive practice, ensuring every student can access learning, overcome barriers and achieve success.

Why Dorset Studio School?

• Small, supportive school community
• Unique land-based learning environment
• Extensive outdoor learning opportunities
• Strong commitment to inclusion and belonging
• Opportunity to shape SEND provision and strategy
• Close working relationships with senior leaders
• Up to 30% teaching commitment, balancing leadership and direct impact with students

The Dorset Studio School Difference

At Dorset Studio School:

• Learning is active and purposeful.
• Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
• Every student is known as an individual.
• Strong relationships matter.
• Practical experiences enhance academic achievement.
• We prepare young people for successful futures through meaningful learning opportunities.