SENCo

Supply Desk; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Referral scheme (£100)

Support from local consultants

CPD opportunities

Excellently equipped facilities

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking an experienced SENCo to lead the school’s SEND provision in Watford and work with teachers, parents, and external professionals to secure essential support for pupils with SEND.

The successful candidate will have NASENCo qualification or be willing to obtain one, plus strong safeguarding knowledge and delivery of focused interventions. A DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a SENCo or in a SEND leadership role in a school or education setting.
• Relevant SEND, teaching, or education-based qualification.
• NASENCo qualification, or willingness to obtain one where appropriate.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, safeguarding, and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals.
• Positive, caring, proactive, solution-focused attitude.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the school's SEND provision, ensuring effective support and provision for pupils with additional needs.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to identify, assess, and monitor pupils with SEND.
• Develop, implement, and review appropriate support plans and interventions.
• Coordinate the assessment and provision for pupils with SEND in line with school policies and statutory requirements.
• Build positive and effective relationships with pupils, parents, teachers, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Provide guidance, advice, and support to teachers and other school staff around SEND strategies and best practice.
• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND interventions and support.
• Liaise with external professionals, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and other relevant services.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment where all pupils are supported to achieve their potential.
• Keep up to date with current SEND legislation, guidance, and best practice.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Organisation

Education

NASENCo qualification

Relevant SEND qualification

Job description

SENCo – Watford

Location: Watford area
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £30,000–£45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Supply Desk are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicatedSENCoto join a friendly and supportive school team in Watford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SENCo or an ambitious education professional looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their academic, social, and personal potential.

You will play a key role in leading and developing the school's SEND provision, working closely with teachers, support staff, parents, external professionals, and senior leaders to ensure pupils with additional needs receive the appropriate support and opportunities to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the school's SEND provision, ensuring effective support and provision for pupils with additional needs
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to identify, assess, and monitor pupils with SEND
• Develop, implement, and review appropriate support plans and interventions
• Coordinate the assessment and provision for pupils with SEND in line with school policies and statutory requirements
• Build positive and effective relationships with pupils, parents, teachers, colleagues, and external agencies
• Provide guidance, advice, and support to teachers and other school staff around SEND strategies and best practice
• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND interventions and support
• Liaise with external professionals, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and other relevant services
• Promote an inclusive learning environment where all pupils are supported to achieve their potential
• Keep up to date with current SEND legislation, guidance, and best practice
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed at all times

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a SENCo or within a SEND leadership role in a school or education setting
• Relevant SEND, teaching, or education-based qualification
• National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCo) qualification, or willingness to obtain one where appropriate
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, safeguarding, and inclusive education
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals
• A positive, caring, proactive, and solution-focused attitude
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What’s on Offer:

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.