SENDCo

Nicholas Chamberlaine School is seeking a committed and highly effectiveSENDCo to play a key role in strengthening our inclusive practice and ensuringthat every student, regardless of need, can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner who combines strongSEND expertise with the drive to make a tangible difference to students’outcomes. You will be a visible and credible presence across the school,supporting colleagues, students, and families with clarity, care, and highexpectations.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the SENDCo will supportthe strategic and operational delivery of SEND provision across the school.

You will play a central role in ensuring that systems are robust,provision is high quality, and that all students with SEND are supported toachieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

Provide Confident Support and LeadershipSupport the day-to-day organisation of SEND provision, ensuring that systemsare implemented consistently and effectively across departments.

Strengthen Teaching and LearningWork with teachers to ensure high-quality adaptive teaching, translating SENDstrategies into impactful classroom practice.

Develop and Support StaffContribute to the development and deployment of Teaching Assistants, supportinghigh expectations and effective practice.

Collaborate with PurposeWork closely with pastoral teams, subject leaders, families, and externalagencies to ensure coordinated and effective support for students.

Champion InclusionPromote a culture where every student is known, supported, and challenged,modelling an unwavering belief in their potential.

Our Context

Nicholas Chamberlaine School is part of the Griffin Schools Trust and iscommitted to providing an inclusive education rooted in strong relationshipsand high expectations.

We are focused on ensuring that all students, particularly those who aredisadvantaged or have additional needs, are supported to succeed throughhigh-quality teaching, clear systems, and targeted intervention. The SENDCowill play a vital role in driving this work forward.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working withstudents with SEND is essential
• A strong understanding ofinclusive classroom practice
• The ability to workcollaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies
• A commitment to highexpectations and improving outcomes for vulnerable students

The SENDCo qualification, although desirable, is not essential; however,experience of working with students with SEND is essential. Full support will beprovided to achieve the National Award for SEN Coordination.

In Return, We Offer:

• A strong and supportive schoolcommunity with a clear moral purpose
• A leadership team committed toprofessional growth and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to shape andstrengthen SEND provision across the school
• Full support to achieve theSENDCo qualification

We are looking for someone who notices the students who need us most,who is relentless in improving provision, and who ensures that no student isoverlooked.

This role would suit a practitioner who combines ambition withcompassion and is ready to contribute meaningfully to whole-school improvement.

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