About us…
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training (CWCCT) is a trusted provider of high-quality training, offering apprenticeships, professional qualifications, and tailored development programs to support business growth and individual career progression. We work closely with employers across Coventry & Warwickshire to help businesses upskill their workforce, attract new talent, and meet their strategic goals.
As part of the Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Group, we contribute to the success of the Ultimate Business Network. The Chamber is a powerful voice for local businesses, representing their interests nationally, regionally, and locally. Through expert advice, networking opportunities, and tailored support, we help businesses thrive and build a stronger regional economy.
What you'll get…
At Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber our employees get many benefits!
- Flexible Working.
- Life Assurance of 3x your annual salary.
- EAP with SimplyHealth.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme, buy up to 5 days per year (FTE)!
- Increased holiday after 5 years, 5 extra days per year, taking your entitlement from 25 to 30 days!
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension with Scottish Widows
So Why us?
Here at Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training, our staff come first. We're committed to ensuring staff wellbeing, work life balance and creating a supportive culture where our staff can grow and develop both on a professional and personal level.
Our employees are at the centre of our business, which is why having a good work life balance is so important to us!
Main duties and responsibilities
The SENCO will be responsible for leading and coordinating provision for apprentices with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring inclusive, high-quality support that enables all learners to achieve their full potential.
Operational Responsibilities
- Apply the organisation’s SEND strategy across all apprenticeship programmes.
- Act as the main point of contact for SEND matters internally and externally.
- Advise senior leaders on inclusive practice, reasonable adjustments and learner support.
Learner Support & Provision
- Identify learners with SEND through initial assessment, onboarding and throughout the apprenticeship.
- Coordinate and implement appropriate support plans and reasonable adjustments.
- Monitor progress and impact of SEND support, adapting provision where required.
- Support apprentices with EHCPs and liaise with stakeholders where applicable.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010, DfE funding rules and Ofsted requirements.
- Maintain accurate SEND records and learner documentation.
- Ensure safeguarding and welfare considerations are embedded within provision.
Staff Support & Training
- Provide guidance and training to tutors, assessors and support staff on SEND and inclusive teaching.
- Promote inclusive teaching, learning and assessment practices across the organisation.
- Support staff with strategies to meet diverse learner needs in apprenticeship delivery.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Experience supporting learners with SEND in further education, training or apprenticeships.
- Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, Equality Act 2010 and DfE funding rules.
- Experience of working with EHCPs and reasonable adjustments.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Experience working within an apprenticeship training provider.
- Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g. TAQA, CertEd, PGCE).
Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note that we reserve the right to conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with our safer recruitment and safeguarding policies.
To apply, please email Millie Young: [email protected]
