SENCO – North West London

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Speenhamland School invites a passionate and capable SENCO to join our inclusive team. You will lead SEND provision, shape futures, and ensure every child feels valued and able to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and to professional development within the Newbury Academy Trust. The successful candidate will collaborate with families, staff and external professionals to raise outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and strategic oversight of SEND provision.
• Good knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current best practice.
• Ability to collaborate with families, staff, and external professionals.
• Commitment to removing barriers to learning and belonging.
• Willingness to undertake the National Award for SEN Coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusion and develop strategies to improve pupil outcomes.
• Work with stakeholders to implement inclusive practices.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance in SEND.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

SEND knowledge

Education

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

SENCO

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Lead Inclusion. Shape Futures. Change Lives.

Are you passionate about ensuring every child feels valued, included and able to thrive?

Speenhamland School is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and compassionate SENCO to join our dedicated team. We are proud to be an inclusive school where children are at the heart of every decision we make and where our vision, We Aspire, We Challenge, We Support, shapes all aspects of school life.

We recognise that talented SENCOs are looking for flexibility, so we are offering two possible roles

At Speenhamland, inclusion is not an add-on; it is central to who we are. We are committed to ensuring every child feels they belong, achieves success and receives the support they need to flourish.We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Has strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families, staff and external professionals.
• Has a clear understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current best practice.
• Is committed to removing barriers to learning and promoting belonging for all.
• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination or is willing to undertake it.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team.
• A leadership team that values and prioritises SEND.
• Opportunities to shape strategic SEND development.
• Strong partnerships with families and outside agencies.
• Dedicated time to fulfil the SENCO role effectively.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and succeed.
• The opportunity to work within Newbury Academy Trust and collaborate with colleagues across our 3 schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.