Group SENDCO Employer: Upminster Infant and Junior Schools Reference: UIJS/26/336920

Hornchurch Academy Trust

Upminster Infant & Junior Schools

We Learn and Grow Together

St. Mary’s Lane

Upminster

Essex RM14 3BS

Tel: 01708 227320

Email: enquiries@uis.havering.sch.uk

Website: www.uis.havering.sch.uk

Group SENDCO

Employer: Hornchurch Academy Trust – Upminster Infant & Junior Schools

Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale + £4,000 SEND allowance p.a.

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

The Hornchurch Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Group SENDCO to support the SEND improvement team.

The role of the Group SENDCO will play an important part in supporting the development of Inclusion within the Trust. The Group SENDCO will lead and manage SEND provision across Upminster Infant School and Upminster Junior School, under the direction of the Director of SEND & Inclusion.

As well as making a significant contribution to the strategic direction of Inclusion, they will be responsible for:

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the two schools, ensuring an inclusive environment for all pupils
• Identify and assess pupils with additional needs at an early stage, supporting timely intervention
• Develop, implement and regularly review Individual Learning Plan and EHCP provision, including annual reviews.
• Work closely with class teachers to adapt teaching strategies and support adaptive learning
• Liaise effectively with parents and carers to build strong partnerships and support pupil outcomes
• Coordinate with external agencies
• Provide training, advice and practical support to staff on SEND and inclusive classroom practice
• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
• Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with SEND legislation and guidance

As part of Hornchurch Academy Trust, we can offer you:

• Enhanced career development opportunities, working across the Trust schools.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to support career progression.
• Mentoring support from an experienced and supportive team of staff and access to trained wellbeing mentors in all schools.
• Continuous service granted to joining staff.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including face to face counselling, financial, family and legal advice.
• 24 hour access to online Wellbeing support App.

If you are interested in this post and require further details, email the Director of SEND & Inclusion directly on agillham@hornchurchacademy.org.uk who will give you further details about this new role and exciting opportunity. Visits are welcomed.

Please complete an application form online, no CV’s will be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 18th May 2026, 12pm

Interviews to be held: TBA

Early applications are both welcomed and advised. Please be aware we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we received sufficient applications for the role.