SENDCO

Prospero Teaching; London Borough of Southwark; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Prospero Teaching is seeking a SENDCo for a Special Needs Primary School in Lewisham. You will coordinate SEND provision, work with the Headteacher and staff to ensure inclusive practice and personalised support for pupils.

You will liaise with families, external professionals and participate in EHCP reviews to monitor provision and drive high expectations for every child.

Formación

• Qualified teacher with QTS and SENDCo qualification or willingness to meet statutory requirements.
• Experience coordinating SEND provision across a primary school.
• Proven ability to collaborate with families, staff and external professionals.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school.
• Support identification and assessment of pupils' learning needs.
• Oversee development and review of individual education plans and provisions.
• Work with teachers and assistants to develop personalised learning strategies.
• Liaise with parents to ensure open home–school communication.
• Coordinate with external professionals (educational psychologists, SALT, etc.).
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and monitor provision.
• Provide guidance and professional development on SEND practice to staff.
• Promote safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and high expectations for every child.
• Ensure SEND procedures reflect current statutory guidance and school policies.

Conocimientos

SENDCo coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Educación

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENDCo qualification or willingness to meet statutory requirements

Descripción del empleo

SENDCo - Special Needs Primary School

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: To be confirmed

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role

As SENDCo, you will work closely with the Headteacher, teaching staff, support staff, families and external professionals to coordinate provision, promote inclusive practice and ensure that pupils' individual needs are understood and effectively supported.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school.
• Supporting the identification and assessment of pupils' individual learning needs.
• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of individual support plans and provision.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and teaching assistants to develop effective, personalised learning strategies.
• Liaising with parents and carers to ensure positive communication and strong home-school partnerships.
• Coordinating with external professionals, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists and other relevant specialists.
• Contributing to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews and ensuring provision is monitored effectively.
• Supporting staff through guidance, advice and professional development in SEND practice.
• Promoting safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, inclusion and high expectations for every child.
• Ensuring SEND procedures and documentation reflect current statutory guidance and school policies.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience supporting children with SEND, ideally within a specialist primary school.
• Has a strong understanding of a range of needs, including autism, communication and interaction difficulties, learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively with families, school staff and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Is committed to helping every pupil develop independence, confidence and a sense of belonging.
• Can lead and support colleagues to deliver high-quality, personalised provision.
• Demonstrates a positive, compassionate and solution-focused approach.

Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the appropriate SENDCo qualification or willingness to meet the applicable statutory requirements are desirable or required depending on the post and the school's circumstances.

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.
• A supportive school environment with a strong commitment to inclusion.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of high-quality specialist provision.
• Collaborative working with dedicated staff, families and external professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership.