Special Educational Needs Coordinator - immediate start

Envision Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education in Greater London is seeking an experienced and committed SENCO to support pupils within a specialist SEND setting, driving personalised support and strong outcomes for wellbeing and learning.

The role requires proven SEND experience, EHCPs involvement, and a DBS check; Monday to Friday 8:30–16:00; SENCO qualifications preferred. You will collaborate with families and external professionals to ensure high-quality provision and statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SEND setting (specialist school/provision)
• Experience with EHCPs and individualised provision
• Available Monday to Friday 8:30 - 16:00
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to apply
• 6 months experience with children

Responsibilities

• Monitor pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement, ensuring interventions and support are in place
• Liaise with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals (educational psychologists, S&L therapists)
• Coordinate and contribute to annual reviews, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements
• Oversee EHCP implementation and review to reflect pupil needs and outcomes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and committed Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to support pupils within a specialist SEND setting. The successful candidate will have a strong background in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with the knowledge, experience and leadership skills required to ensure pupils receive appropriate, personalised support to help them achieve their full potential.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working within a SEND setting, ideally in a specialist school or provision supporting pupils with additional or complex needs.
• Experience supporting the implementation, monitoring and review of EHCPs and individualised provision.
• Available Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:00
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to apply for one.
• 6 months experience working with children.

Desirable Requirements

• A recognised SENCO qualification, NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs, as appropriate to the role.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), where required for the position.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, social, emotional and mental health needs or other complex learning needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement, ensuring appropriate interventions and support are in place.
• Liaise with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists and other specialist services.
• Coordinate and contribute to annual reviews, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication regarding pupil progress.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring provision reflects each pupil's individual needs and outcomes.

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience, and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follows a strict policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate based on age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.