Transforming SEND: SENCO & Inclusion Lead

St Pauls School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paul s Waldorf School is seeking a qualified teacher to lead SEND and Inclusion, reporting to the Headteacher. The role focuses on strategic development and delivery of SEND policy and provision across the school.

You will lead SEND and inclusion, maintain registers and maps, identify pupil needs, and coordinate support while ensuring timely compliance with EHC plans and statutory requirements. Collaboration with parents and external services is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status and experience leading SEND provision.
• Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and inclusion.
• Experience planning and evaluating effective support strategies.

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

SEND knowledge

Inclusion leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Staff development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

NPQ for SENCO (or willingness)

Job description

St Paul s Waldorf School is seeking a qualified teacher to lead SEND and Inclusion, reporting to the Headteacher. The role focuses on strategic development and delivery of SEND policy and provision across the school.

You will lead SEND and inclusion, maintain registers and maps, identify pupil needs, and coordinate support while ensuring timely compliance with EHC plans and statutory requirements. Collaboration with parents and external services is essential.