SENCO Inclusion Lead

Connaught Resourcing Ltd (education); Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employee-matched pension

Death-in-service cover

Enhanced sick pay and incomeProtection

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised school fees

Job summary

Connaught Resourcing Ltd (education) seeks an experienced leader to head the school-wide SEND provision and serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Mental Health Lead. You will shape policy, oversee the SEND register, and coordinate EHCP processes across the school.

The role requires a qualified teacher with extensive SEND expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• QT status and a degree are required.
• At least five years of teaching experience.
• National Award for SEN Coordination or willingness to complete within three years.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and effective interventions.
• Experience with whole-school development, self-evaluation and staff training/INSET.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, influence others and use data to inform decisions.
• Clear commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equal opportunities and outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND strategy and day-to-day delivery across the school.
• Maintain the SEND register and provision map; monitor provision via Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
• Coordinate EHCP reviews, transitions and access arrangements.
• Advise and train colleagues on quality-first teaching and interventions.
• Lead and manage teaching assistants supporting pupils with SEND.
• Oversee mental health and wellbeing support and mindfulness practice.
• Promote inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations for every pupil.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Staff training

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Bachelor's degree

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

The role

Reporting to the Headteacher and the Nursery's Deputy Head, you will lead the strategy and day-to-day delivery of SEND provision across the school. You will also serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Mental Health Lead.

• Lead and develop SEND policy and provision across the school, from pre-reception onwards.
• Maintain the SEND register and provision map, and monitor provision through the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle.
• Coordinate support for pupils with SEND, including EHCP reviews, transitions and access arrangements.
• Advise and train colleagues on quality-first teaching, interventions and the graduated approach.
• Work closely with families, the local authority and external education, health and social care professionals.
• Analyse assessment information, evaluate interventions and advise on effective use of staffing and resources.
• Lead and manage teaching assistants supporting pupils with SEND.
• Oversee mental health and wellbeing support, including the Zones of Regulation and daily mindfulness practice.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, safeguarding, equality and high expectations for every pupil.

About you

You will be an experienced teacher and effective whole-school leader who combines strategic thinking with practical, pupil-focused support.

• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree.
• At least five years' teaching experience.
• National Award for SEN Coordination or another suitable qualification. Applications are also welcome from candidates who are willing to complete the required qualification within three years of appointment.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, quality-first teaching and effective intervention strategies.
• Experience of whole-school development, self-evaluation and leading staff training or INSET.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build strong working relationships, influence others appropriately, maintain accurate records and use data to inform decisions.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equal opportunities and excellent outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Salary and benefits

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.

• Longer holidays than the maintained sector.
• Enhanced sick pay and income protection scheme.
• 7% employee-matched pension.
• Death-in-service cover of four times base salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Subsidised school fees if your child attends the school.

About equal opportunities and safeguarding

The school is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed through the school's safer recruitment procedures.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.