Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Summary:

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) opportunity at a high-achieving independent school.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence and personal development, offering a future-ready education rooted in tradition and supported by expert teaching and a strong focus on individual growth.

The Opportunity:

As a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), you will lead and inspire the provision of support for pupils with SEND, ensuring an inclusive and high-quality learning environment. This role is central to shaping the school’s approach to special educational needs and fostering collaboration among staff, parents, and external professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inspirational leadership of SEND across the school, promoting inclusion and high-quality provision for pupils with SEND.
• Support the Headteacher in developing and implementing the school’s SEND policy.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Code of Practice 2014.
• Deliver professional development sessions for staff to enhance understanding of SEND needs.
• Coordinate SEN provision across all age groups, including the Pre-School and Wave 2 and 3 support.
• Liaise with external professionals such as Speech & Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and Paediatricians.
• Develop strong relationships with parents and ensure they are central to their child’s support plan.
• Monitor academic progress and wellbeing of pupils with SEND through data analysis and collaboration with the Pastoral Head.
• Plan and deliver targeted learning support lessons as part of the school’s SEND provision plan.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Level 5 SpLD Diploma (Specialist Teaching)
• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or willingness to work towards the new NPQ for SENCOs
• Experience working with children with SEN in an educational setting
• Experience of working with early years and primary-aged children
• Sound knowledge of the national primary curriculum and EYFS curriculum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to lead and inspire others
• Knowledge of current SEN legislation and best practice
• Ability to provide specialist teaching for pupils with complex SEND needs

Preferred

• Qualification in dyslexia teaching
• Experience working with School MIS systems
• General teaching experience
• Strong IT skills
• Knowledge of using technology to support learning
• Experience in EHCP process
• Experience of working with the Early Years

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Free school meals
• Healthcare scheme membership
• Pension scheme
• School fees staff discount
• Free on-site parking