SENCO | Forward-Thinking Primary School | Hillingdon

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

SENCO Role in a Forward-Thinking Primary School

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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's 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

The School Environment

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.

Candidate Requirements

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

How to Apply

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