Deputy SENDCO

Nishkam School West London; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Hounslow seeks a passionate individual for a teaching role focused on supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The position offers flexibility and professional development opportunities, including mentoring from experienced leaders and pathways to leadership roles. The school prides itself on inclusivity and high expectations, creating a nurturing environment for both students and staff. The role commences in April or September 2026, contributing to strategic SEND development.

Benefits

NPQ for the right candidate

Flexible working options

Mentoring and coaching

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusive education and continuous learning.
• Capacity to develop expertise in SEND.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, families, and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENDCO in overseeing SEND provision.
• Support with identification and assessment of pupils with SEND.
• Coordinate interventions and track their effectiveness.
• Contribute to ensuring high-quality teaching and progress for pupils.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of SEND

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative and resilient

Job description

Do you want to teach in an ambitious school with bright, engaged learners? Are you passionate about supporting all pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy helping students explore themselves and the world around them? Whether you are an experienced teacher/SENDCO or a graduate, can you bring creativity and commitment to ensure every learner thrives?

Unique Features of the Role

• Inclusive and aspirational environment: Work with bright, well-behaved, and engaged learners in a school that values high expectations for all.
• SEND focus: Opportunity to support pupils with SEND, implement targeted strategies, and make a real impact on inclusive education.
• Curriculum shaping: Play a key role in developing and adapting an inclusive curriculum.
• Career flexibility: Suitable for experienced teachers or graduates, with structured support for professional growth.
• Personal and academic development: Help students gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their values, and the world around them.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: Join a team that values inclusion, character development, and evidence-based teaching strategies.

The role will commence in April 2026 or September 2026 and will support the strategic development of SEND provision across the school and contribute to ensuring high-quality teaching, targeted support, and meaningful progress for pupils with additional needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist the SENDCO in overseeing SEND provision across the school.
• Support with identification, assessment, and monitoring of pupils with SEND.
• Coordinate interventions and track their effectiveness.
• Work with teachers to ensure high-quality classroom provision, differentiation, and scaffolding.
• Support the writing and review of pupil profiles, support plans, and EHCP-linked documentation.
• Liaise with external professionals, families, and services as required.
• Maintain accurate SEND records and contribute to statutory reporting.
• Lead or support training and professional learning for staff around inclusive strategies.
• Contribute to ensuring that the school meets its legal and statutory obligations in relation to SEND.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and aspirational outcomes for all learners.

We are looking for someone who

• Has strong working knowledge of SEND or a clear capacity to develop expertise.
• Is collaborative, resilient, and committed to inclusive education.
• Has excellent communication skills and can work effectively with teachers, families, and pupils.
• Is reflective and committed to continuous learning.
• Can contribute positively to the wider ethos and values of the school.

We offer

• NPQ for the right candidate.
• A nurturing, supportive school community with strong values.
• Part-time / flexible working options.
• Mentoring and coaching from an experienced SENDCO and senior leaders.
• Fully funded SENDCO accreditation where applicable.
• Structured leadership development with a pathway towards SENDCO and future SLT roles.
• A meaningful opportunity to make a real impact on children's lives and experiences.

About Nishkam School West London

We are a flagship school within our Trust, offering all-through provision for pupils aged 4 to 19 on an expansive 11-acre green site. Our outstanding primary phase opened in 2013 and the secondary phase opened in September 2018. Nishkam is part of a highly successful Multi‑Academy Trust, consisting of five schools, two nurseries, and a vocational college in Kenya. We pride ourselves on an inclusive, virtues‑led, multi‑faith educational approach that nurtures pupils of all faiths and those of no particular faith. Our ethos is to help students grow a self‑less mindset, aspire to excellence, and serve others, fostering supportive communities and realizing our true potential.

Our students thrive in an environment where behaviour is exemplary, learning is engaging, and high expectations are consistently modelled. We believe in personal development programmes that teach citizenship, positive contribution to society, and an inclusive attitude towards people from diverse backgrounds.

The school environment is calm, staff are approachable and supportive, and regular professional development ensures that teaching quality remains high. Leadership is empathetic, compassionate, and encourages excellence aligned with individual ambitions.