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SENCO

Special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs) have responsibility for managing the effective delivery of the education psychology service, learning support, behaviour support, SEN assessment and administration, and parent support.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /educationoverview/uksystem/structure/coo rdinators/

This job description for a SENCO will give you a greater insight into the requirements of the job.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /management/staffingandprofessionaldevelo pment/ jobdescriptions/senco/