SEND Specialist

ASTON EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Education is seeking a SEND Specialist or SENCO for a permanent position in a Sixth Form College in London. The role involves ensuring effective SEND processes, compliance with statutory requirements, and development of training programs. Excellent benefits are offered, including a pension plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Teachers' pension or 10% support staff pension

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Lifestyle and discount savings

Professional development programme

Gym membership discounts

Small classes

Longer holidays

Excellent modern facilities

Central London location

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS4 or post-16 students.
• Proven ability to develop and implement SEND processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Developing staff training for high-quality SEND provision.
• Collaborating with external agencies for effective support.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

Strong skills for tracking and reporting

Education

NASENCO qualification or extensive experience

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Role: SEND Specialist

Location: Sixth Form College, near Victoria station, central London

Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time, Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm

Annual Salary: £34,000 - £36,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits, please see below

Start date: September2025

Aston Education is looking for a SEND Specialist or SENCO to join this Sixth Form College near Victoria station in Central London. Their Ofsted is Good with Outstanding features.

The college has recently grown, welcoming a more diverse intake, including more young people aged 16-19 with additional learning, social, emotional, and mental health needs.

They are looking for a SEND Specialist or SENCO to ensure their SEND processes are effective, compliant, and aligned with statutory requirements.

The benefits include:

Teachers' pension or 10% support staff pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

Lifestyle and discount savings

Professional development programme

Gym membership discounts

Small classes

Good behaviour and focused students

Longer holidays

Excellent modern facilities

Central London location

Key job priorities include:

Ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and other relevant legislation across two sites

Review and refine existing SEND processes, policies, and documentation.

Establish a robust tracking and monitoring systems for SEND students.

Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all required paperwork including EHCP reviews, High Needs Funding applications and Exam Access Arrangements

Developing staff training to build a sustainable, high-quality SEND provision.

Collaborating with external agencies to ensure effective support for students.

Qualifications & Experience required include:

NASENCO qualification or extensive experience leading SEND provision

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is desirable

Experience working with KS4 or post-16 students

Proven ability to develop, implement, and refine SEND processes

Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and compliance requirements

Excellent skills for tracking and reporting on SEND provision

The College's vision is to practically educate their young people in digital skills, to be ready for life in the tech sector, working closely with employers.

Closing date: As soon as possible

To find out more and to apply to this SEND Specialist or SENCO job, please send your CV to Tarja Aila at Aston Education.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.