SENDCO - Lead SEND Provision in Secondary School

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. seeks a qualified SENDCO for a full-time position in an East London secondary school.

The role focuses on coordinating SEND provision, developing SEND policies, and ensuring high-quality support for pupils with SEND within a diverse academy community. You will work with parents, external specialists, and school staff to implement Individual Learning Plans and EHCPs, organise staff training, and help drive school-wide SEND improvements.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and a SENCO qualification.
• Experience coordinating SEND provision in a secondary school.
• Ability to coach and mentor others and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and develop the school’s SEND Policy to ensure high-quality, consistent responses across the school.
• Collaborate with parents, outside agencies (e.g. Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychologist) and staff to support pupils.
• Update SEND records and track pupil progress and needs with accurate records.
• Provide specialist support for teachers and support staff; write Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for individual pupils.
• Prepare Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and organise staff training on SEND provision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Coaching/Mentoring

Team player

Education

QTS

SENCO qualification

Job description

Philosophy Education LTD. seeks a qualified SENDCO for a full-time position in an East London secondary school.

The role focuses on coordinating SEND provision, developing SEND policies, and ensuring high-quality support for pupils with SEND within a diverse academy community. You will work with parents, external specialists, and school staff to implement Individual Learning Plans and EHCPs, organise staff training, and help drive school-wide SEND improvements.