Special Education Needs Co-ordinator

About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead and manage the provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring inclusive, high-quality teaching and support, enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities in accordance with each pupil EHCP.
• Identify and assess students with additional needs and ensure appropriate support plans are in place
• Work closely with teachers to adapt and deliver inclusive teaching strategies
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student development
• Maintain accurate SEND records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and support strategies
• Provide guidance and training to staff on SEND best practices
• Contribute to the school's strategic development of inclusion and equality
• Manage interventions and support staff
• Producing data reports for SLT and overseeing reporting to parents.
• Overseeing the day-to day operation of a school's special education and inclusion policies.
• Communicate with parents/carers, school employees, other agencies, and local authorities on the progress of pupils and the effectiveness of intervention and support strategies.
• Exercise a key role in advising and assisting the Head teacher with the strategic development of SEN policy and provision, including reviewing, and formulating policies.
• Lead and manage the school's therapy offer.
• Prepare information and carry out annual statutory reviews or specific case conferences.
• Promote best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the school through inset and CPD for new teachers.
• To keep abreast of developments in SEN (e.g., research, changes to the law) and inform SLT and Head where appropriate.
Person Specification Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), NPQSL Proven experience working with children with SEND Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and inclusive practices Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to lead, motivate, and support staff Experience in a leadership role Knowledge of EHCP processes Experience working with external agencies Experience in leading and managing support staff Experience in leading interventions Digital ability - using the school MIS system to ensure pupil records are up-to-date Accredited training in specific areas of special education, e.g. Autism, Dyslexia etc. Management/leadership qualification SENDCO/Access Arrangement Assessor qualifications preferred, or the desire to acquire these. Proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or special needs environment. Experience of holding responsibility for and turning policy into effective and successful practice. Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school. Effective team management and working collaboratively and effectively with others. Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences through a range of different mediums. Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution Effective relationships working successfully with a range of external agencies Desirable Classroom teaching experience Be aware of developments in SEN (e.g., research, changes to the law) and inform SLT and Head where appropriate. What We Offer A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and career progression Access to training and SEND-specific resources A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance Access to Wandsworth training days for SENCOs and SENCO hub

Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), NPQSL Proven experience working with children with SEND Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and inclusive practices Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to lead, motivate, and support staff Experience in a leadership role Knowledge of EHCP processes Experience working with external agencies Experience in leading and managing support staff Experience in leading interventions Digital ability - using the school MIS system to ensure pupil records are up-to-date Accredited training in specific areas of special education, e.g. Autism, Dyslexia etc. Management/leadership qualification SENDCO/Access Arrangement Assessor qualifications preferred, or the desire to acquire these. Proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or special needs environment. Experience of holding responsibility for and turning policy into effective and successful practice. Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school. Effective team management and working collaboratively and effectively with others. Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences through a range of different mediums. Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution Effective relationships working successfully with a range of external agencies Desirable Classroom teaching experience Be aware of developments in SEN (e.g., research, changes to the law) and inform SLT and Head where appropriate.