Deputy SENDCO in Hounslow

Deputy SENDCO post at Lift Kingsley, a school within the Lift Schools network, working alongside the SENDCO to plan and deliver support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. The work centres on writing and reviewing EHCPs, identifying individual needs and tracking the progress of students with SEND across the school. The role sits within the SEND department and asks for hands-on experience of that setting, with a focus on inclusion and measurable outcomes. Visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

What the job involves

• Support the SEND team in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating provision for students with SEND
• Contribute to writing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing EHCPs
• Support the identification of individual needs and tailor provision to each student
• Work with teachers and other professionals to identify and deliver strategies and interventions
• Monitor the progress and outcomes of students with SEND, supporting the SENDCO
• Build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, colleagues and external professionals
• Help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive SEND department environment
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of SEND provision across the school
• Support the SENDCO in implementing SEND policies, procedures and statutory requirements

Experience

• Essential experience of working within a SEND department
• Proven track record of excellent progress and outcomes for young people, regardless of prior attainment, needs or background

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of SEND provision
• Strong commitment to inclusion and helping every student reach their potential
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with a commitment to continually improving SEND provision

Other

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals

Nice to have

• QTS

What’s offered

• High-quality professional development
• Career progression within Lift Schools
• Wellbeing support
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate across the Lift Schools network

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