SENCO | Specialist SEN School | Harrow

CORE PURPOSE

We are seeking an empathetic, strategic Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead and oversee the delivery of special educational needs provision across our school. Operating within a dedicated specialist setting, the successful candidate will manage Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews, coordinate multi-agency provision, support teaching staff with high-leverage adaptive strategies, and ensure every pupil receives tailored support to achieve their full potential.

THE SCHOOL

A specialist 11–19 SEN school located in Harrow, North West London, catering to pupils with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The school operates with structured, trauma-informed practices managed in close alignment with senior leadership and multi-agency teams. The inclusion department functions within a calm, supportive environment using modern digital tools to ensure annual reviews, EHCP compliance, and parent communications run seamlessly.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Strategic Provision & Compliance: Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s SEN strategy, ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and statutory obligations.

• EHCP & Annual Review Management: Coordinate and chair EHCP annual reviews, liaising closely with local authority SEN caseworkers, parents, carers, and external agencies.

• Multi-Agency Leadership: Work collaboratively with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and social care teams to design and implement holistic support plans.

• Staff Guidance & Training: Provide high-quality professional development and coaching to teachers and support staff on adaptive teaching, positive behaviour support, and targeted interventions.

• Data & Progress Tracking: Monitor and evaluate the academic, social, and developmental progress of pupils with SEN, utilizing digital assessment tools to adjust intervention strategies effectively.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCO) / NPQ for SENCOs (or willingness to complete within statutory timelines).

• Experience: Proven track record of successful teaching and SEN leadership, preferably within a special school, alternative provision, or strong mainstream SEN setting.

• Skills: Expert knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, exceptional organizational skills, high emotional intelligence, and strong leadership capabilities.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Based in the historic North West London borough of Harrow, the school serves an ambitious and diverse suburban community. The area combines iconic heritage sites like Harrow-on-the-Hill, vibrant local high streets, expansive green spaces such as Harrow Recreation Ground and Pinner Memorial Park, and a supportive network of families.

• Transport & Commuting: The school benefits from strong regional transport links, with direct road access via the A404, A41, and nearby M1 motorway corridor. Transit connectivity is exceptional, with comprehensive local bus routes and fast Underground and National Rail links via Harrow-on-the-Hill, Harrow & Wealdstone, and Rayners Lane (Metropolitan, Piccadilly, and Bakerloo lines, alongside London Overground and West Midlands Trains).

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.