Senior SENDCo & Inclusion Lead — Primary School

Engage Partners Limited; Three Rivers; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Engage Partners Limited is assisting a welcoming primary school in Watford to appoint an experienced SENDCo. The role leads SEND provision, works with staff and SLT to identify and support pupils with additional needs, and oversees IEPs and EHCPs. A qualified teacher with SEND leadership experience is sought, with a strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice.

You will liaise with parents and external agencies, promote inclusion, and ensure records are up to date in a supportive, long-term post.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) held
• Previous SEND provision experience in a primary school
• SENDCo experience or SEND leadership experience desirable
• Holding or working towards an appropriate SENDCo qualification
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP process
• Excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills
• Confident working with parents, external agencies and school leadership
• Passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school
• Identify and support pupils with additional needs with teaching staff and SLT
• Oversee and review IEPs and support plans
• Coordinate EHCP applications, reviews and provision
• Monitor pupil progress and ensure appropriate interventions
• Provide guidance and support to teaching and support staff
• Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals
• Ensure compliance with current SEND statutory requirements
• Maintain accurate SEND records and documentation
• Promote an inclusive approach to teaching and learning

Job description

Engage Partners Limited is assisting a welcoming primary school in Watford to appoint an experienced SENDCo. The role leads SEND provision, works with staff and SLT to identify and support pupils with additional needs, and oversees IEPs and EHCPs. A qualified teacher with SEND leadership experience is sought, with a strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice.

You will liaise with parents and external agencies, promote inclusion, and ensure records are up to date in a supportive, long-term post.