Deputy SENCO: SEND Leadership & Inclusion

Red Star Pathways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Star Pathways invites applications for a Deputy SENCO in a thriving South London school. You will work closely with the SENCO and senior leaders to lead SEND provision and ensure high-quality support for pupils with SEND.

This role focuses on strategic development, policy compliance, collaboration with teachers, families, and external professionals, and developing effective interventions. If you have a strong SEND background, excellent communication, and a commitment to inclusion, this is a

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching and SEND provision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Keen to develop leadership experience within SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO in strategic development and implementation of the school's SEND provision.
• Help ensure that SEND policy, provision and practice meet statutory requirements and reflect pupil needs.
• Support identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils with additional needs.
• Work with teachers and support staff to develop inclusive classroom practice and interventions.
• Contribute to SEND support plans and EHCP provision development and review.
• Liaise with parents and carers, and coordinate with external professionals.
• Coordinate and deploy teaching assistants and SEND support staff.
• Contribute to staff training around SEND and inclusion.
• Monitor the impact of interventions and use data to inform provision.
• Promote high expectations, inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Skills

SEND experience

Inclusive teaching

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Relevant SEND qualification

NASENCO (desirable)

Job description

Red Star Pathways invites applications for a Deputy SENCO in a thriving South London school. You will work closely with the SENCO and senior leaders to lead SEND provision and ensure high-quality support for pupils with SEND.

This role focuses on strategic development, policy compliance, collaboration with teachers, families, and external professionals, and developing effective interventions. If you have a strong SEND background, excellent communication, and a commitment to inclusion, this is a