SENCO

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SENCo

Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ

37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm

£55,000.00 per annum (negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications, not pro rata)

Permanent, Term Time Only

October 2026

This position does not offer sponsorship.

You will work with the Headteacher and therapy team to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision. Provide professional guidance to colleagues and liaise with staff, parents, and other agencies to ensure pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching. Advise on the graduated approach to providing SEN support and differentiated teaching methods appropriate for individual pupils, in liaison with the therapy team.

Work with the Headteacher and school governors to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 regarding reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.

This role covers all three campuses: two located in Hillingdon and a larger site based in Isleworth. The college serves a total of 75 learners.

• Liaise with parents/carers about pupil’s needs and any provision made.
• Have day‑to‑day responsibility for the operation of the SEND policy and the coordination of specific provision made to support pupils who have EHC plans.
• With the Headteacher, regularly review and evaluate the breadth and impact of the SEND support the school offers or can access and cooperate with the LA in reviewing the provision that is available locally and in developing the local offer.
• With the Headteacher, therapy team and teaching staff, identify patterns in the school’s identification of SEN both within the school and in comparison with national data, using these to reflect on and reinforce the quality of teaching.
• Act as a point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority and its support services, and work with external agencies to ensure appropriate provision is provided.
• Liaise with potential next providers of education to inform pupils and parents about options and plan smooth transitions.
• Develop with the Headteacher an annual whole school SEN improvement plan.

• Experience with in the FE sector and preparation for adulthood EHCP goals.
• Closing or completion of SENCO qualification.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
  • Critical illness cover.
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.