SENDCO / SENCO & Inclusion Lead

Ad Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paul's Waldorf School is seeking an experienced SENDCO / SENCO & Inclusion Lead to shape and lead its SEND provision. Reporting to the Headteacher, you will set the strategy for SEND policy and delivery across the school.

This role offers influence across the whole school, coordinating support, improving inclusion and safeguarding for pupils with additional needs. Start date: as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• At least two years' teaching experience
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• National Award for SEN Coordination (or NPQ for SENCO) or willingness to complete within three years
• Experience planning and evaluating effective support strategies
• Strong organisational, communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to use assessment data to inform provision
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for pupils with SEND

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing SEND and inclusion across the school
• Maintaining the SEND register and whole‑school provision map
• Identifying pupils' needs and coordinating appropriate support
• Monitoring pupil progress and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
• Ensuring provision meets the requirements of EHC Plans and statutory timescales
• Advising colleagues on adaptive teaching and quality‑first teaching approaches
• Supporting staff with Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles and pupil profiles
• Working closely with parents, carers and external professionals
• Liaising with educational psychologists, SALT, CAMHS, Children's Services and the local authority
• Managing, deploying and appraising teaching assistants and SEND staff
• Analysing assessment data and advising on the effective use of SEND funding
• Leading staff training and contributing to school improvement planning
• Supporting compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act and Independent School Standards

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Data-informed provision

Safeguarding knowledge

Assessment data usage

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

National Award for SEN Coordination / NPQ for SENCO

Job description

Are you a qualified teacher with a strong understanding of SEND and a commitment to helping every child thrive?

SENDCO / SENCO & Inclusion Lead

St Paul's Waldorf School

Actual salary: £29,454 per annum, including TLR
£35,617 FTE plus £1,200 FTE TLR
Part time: four days per week, 8.00am-4.00pm
Term time only: 39 weeks per year
Start date: As soon as possible

St Paul's Waldorf School is looking for an experienced and highly organised SENDCO / SENCO & Inclusion Lead to shape and lead its SEND provision.

This is an influential whole‑school position offering the opportunity to develop inclusive practice, support colleagues and ensure pupils with additional needs receive the right support to fulfil their potential.

About St Paul's Waldorf School

Our mission is to educate the whole child in a healthy and balanced way, developing their physical, emotional and intellectual capacities through an age‑appropriate curriculum.

Steiner Waldorf education takes a holistic approach to the development of both children and teachers. The school is a close‑knit community that works in strong partnership with parents and carers.

The role

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will take strategic responsibility for the development and delivery of the school's SEND policy and provision.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing SEND and inclusion across the school
• Maintaining the SEND register and whole‑school provision map
• Identifying pupils' needs and coordinating appropriate support
• Monitoring pupil progress and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
• Ensuring provision meets the requirements of EHC Plans and statutory timescales
• Advising colleagues on adaptive teaching and quality‑first teaching approaches
• Supporting staff with Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles and pupil profiles
• Working closely with parents, carers and external professionals
• Liaising with educational psychologists, SALT, CAMHS, Children's Services and the local authority
• Managing, deploying and appraising teaching assistants and SEND staff
• Analysing assessment data and advising on the effective use of SEND funding
• Leading staff training and contributing to school improvement planning
• Supporting compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act and Independent School Standards

About you

You must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• At least two years' teaching experience
• A sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• The National Award for SEN Coordination, NPQ for SENCO or a willingness to complete the required qualification within three years
• Experience of planning and evaluating effective support strategies
• Strong organisational, communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to use assessment data to inform provision
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for pupils with SEND

Experience of whole school SEND leadership, delivering staff training or working within Steiner Waldorf education would be advantageous but is not essential.

St Paul's Waldorf School is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.