Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) at Larkmead School

Larkmead School; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training program

Flexible working patterns

Friendly, collaborative team

Programme to support Teaching and Lear

Positive behaviour culture

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Larkmead School in Abingdon is seeking a passionate SENDCO to lead SEND and inclusion provision from January 2027. Working with the Headteacher, you will ensure high-quality, personalised support for pupils with SEND and enable excellent progress within a supportive, inclusive ethos.

You will coordinate EHCPs, guide teachers and learning support, liaise with families and external agencies, and monitor impact of interventions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• A recognised SENDCO qualification ( NASENCO or NPQ SENDCO ).
• Proven experience as SENDCO or senior inclusion leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory frameworks.
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Direction: Oversee and develop the school's SEND strategy, policy, and graduated approach.
• Provision Coordination: Manage EHCPs and annual reviews for SEND pupils.
• Staff Guidance & Development: Coach and train teachers and support staff.
• Multi-Agency Working: Liaise with parents, psychologists, therapists, and LA professionals.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Track progress and evaluate impact of interventions.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Organisational skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

QTS (UK)

NASENCO / NPQ SENDCO

Job description

About this Role

Larkmead School are seeking a passionate, dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) to take a strategic lead on our SEND and inclusion provision. This position is to start from January 2027

Working closely with the Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, teachers, parents, and external agencies, you will ensure that our pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive high-quality, personalised support and make excellent progress

Youwill also be joining a school that has a well-deserved reputation for itsinclusive and caring ethos. Our students are loyal and friendly and respondwell to teachers who are caring and who have high expectations. As ourlast Ofsted report made clear, "The school's caring ethos ensures itmaintains its high expectations, both academically and personally, while alsocontinuing to provide strong support to pupils."

If this sounds like the sort of challenge and environment youare looking for in your career journey and you feel that you possess thepotential to develop these attributes, then we very much look forward tomeeting you. You will be expected to fulfil the professionalresponsibilities of a teacher as outlined in the School Teachers' Pay andConditions document or any subsequent legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Direction: Oversee and develop the implementation of the school's SEND strategy, policy, and graduated approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review)
• Provision Coordination: Coordinate day-to-day provision for children with SEND, managing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and statutory annual reviews.
• Staff Guidance & Development: Provide professional guidance, coaching, and training to teachers and learning support assistants to ensure adaptive teaching and effective classroom differentiation.
• Multi-Agency Working: Liaise effectively with parents, carers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and local authority professionals.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Track, monitor, and evaluate the progress of SEND pupils and the impact of targeted interventions

As the successful candidate you will have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
• A recognised SENDCO qualification (such as the National Award for SEN Coordination - NASENCO, or the National Professional Qualification for SENDCOs - NPQ SENDCO).
• Proven, successful experience working as a SENDCO or in a senior pastoral/inclusion leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory frameworks.
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• A genuine vocation and unwavering commitment to inclusive education

Larkmead is a happy, ambitious and vibrant school packed full ofenergy, opportunity and choice. Great teaching and learning across theschool are supported by our culture of research and collaboration. Eachstudent gets the very best experience to enable them to achieve theirambitions. Our pastoral care provides compassion, security andconfidence, nurturing students to be happy, to develop and to thrive. TheLarkmead promise sets out our vision, ethos and ambitions for students andstaff.

We offer:

• an excellent programme of induction and training which seeks to provide an excellent foundation for career progression
• a forward thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns
• a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team environment
• a professional environment dedicated to Teaching and Learning with a supportive, dedicated and hardworking staff
• Commitment to a positive culture and robust positive behaviour management
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Free parking
• Free Eye Care Voucher

Larkmead School is a member of the Cambrian LearningTrust. Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff andvolunteers to share in this commitment. More information about thetrust can be found here: Cambrian Learning Trust - Home

Interview process

Shortlisting will take place shortly after the closing date,with interviews taking place on the 19th October 2026.

The interview process will include teaching a lesson and a panelinterview.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact RichardEvans (Head of School) via email on: [email protected].