SENCO

Oxford Outcomes Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Outcomes Limited is seeking a SENCO for Syon Manor College in Middlesex. This role involves strategic development of the SEND policy, providing guidance, and ensuring high-quality teaching for pupils with special educational needs. The position supports a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work/life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience within the FE sector and Preparation for Adulthood EHCP goals.
• SENCO qualification or near completion.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents/carers about pupil’s needs and provision.
• Coordinate specific provision for pupils with EHC plans.
• Develop an annual whole-school SEN improvement plan.

Skills

Experience in FE sector

Knowledge of SEND policy

Education

SENCO qualification or near completion

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: SENCO

Location: Syon Manor College, Aston House Campus Middlesex

Salary: £55,000 per annum (can be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Mon - Wed 8:30 - 4:30 & Thurs - Fri 8:30 - 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start: September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SENCO to join our close-knit team at Syon Manor College School located in Middlesex.

About The Role

You will work with the Headteacher and therapy team to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision. Provide professional guidance to colleagues and liaise and work with staff, parents, and other agencies to ensure pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching. Advise on the graduated approach to providing SEN support and differentiated teaching methods appropriate for individual pupils in liaison with the therapy team. Work with the Headteacher and school governors to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 regarding reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.

This role covers all three campuses: two located in Hillingdon and a larger site based in Isleworth. The college serves a total of 75 learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents/carers about pupil’s needs and any provision made.
• Have day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the SEND policy and the coordination of specific provision made to support pupils with EHC plans.
• Work with the Headteacher to review and evaluate the impact of the SEND support offered, and cooperate with local authorities in developing local provisions.
• Identify patterns in SEN identification within the school and in comparison with national data, to improve teaching quality.
• Act as a point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority and support services, to ensure appropriate provision.
• Coordinate with potential next providers of education to ensure smooth transitions for pupils and their families.
• Develop an annual whole-school SEN improvement plan with the Headteacher.

Required

• Experience within the FE sector and Preparation for Adulthood EHCP goals.
• SENCO qualification or near completion.

About Us

Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs, offering a broad curriculum including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills, and ASDAN accreditations, aimed at Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has over 16 years of experience providing care and education to individuals with autism and complex needs. We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible benefits platform, Vista, offering health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, supporting work/life balance through the 4-Day Working Week trial, subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.