SENCO | Forward-Thinking Primary School | Hillingdon

Position: SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Location: Hillingdon
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: September

A Forward-Thinking Primary School in Hillingdon is seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced SENCO to join its leadership team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and develop an outstanding SEND provision within a school that is committed to ensuring every child is supported challenged and empowered to achieve their full potential.

The school is well regarded for its inclusive culture nurturing ethos and commitment to delivering a broad and engaging curriculum. Staff enjoy a collaborative working environment strong leadership and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive personalised support that enables them to thrive both academically and socially.

Working closely with the Headteacher senior leadership team class teachers parents and external professionals you will coordinate interventions oversee Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) monitor pupil progress and promote high-quality inclusive teaching throughout the school.

This role would suit an experienced SENCO or an ambitious teacher with the National Award for SEN Coordination who is committed to making a lasting difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

• Lead and manage the schools SEND provision

• Coordinate support for pupils with a wide range of additional needs

• Oversee EHCPs annual reviews and statutory responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering outstanding inclusive practice

• Liaise with parents local authorities and external agencies

• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate intervention programmes

• Deliver staff training and promote best practice in SEND

• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements

This Forward-Thinking Primary School in Hillingdon offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to develop confidence independence and a lifelong love of learning. The school combines high expectations with exceptional pastoral care ensuring pupils receive the support they need to succeed.

The leadership team places a strong emphasis on collaboration innovation and continuous improvement creating an environment where staff are supported to develop professionally while making a meaningful impact on pupils lives.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete it where applicable)

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND

• Excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

• Strong leadership communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous experience as a SENCO

• Experience managing EHCPs and multi-agency partnerships

• Proven ability to improve outcomes for pupils with SEND

• Experience leading staff training and promoting whole-school inclusion

If you are interested in this SENCO role at a Forward-Thinking Primary School in Hillingdon please submit your CV as soon as possible.