Position: SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Location: Buckinghamshire
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September

SENCO Role in an Independent School

An independent school in Buckinghamshire is seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated SENCO to join its pastoral and inclusion team from September. This is a full-time role within a supportive and nurturing school that places strong emphasis on personalised learning, student wellbeing, and inclusive education.

The school is committed to ensuring that students with additional needs receive tailored support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a high-achieving environment.

About the Role

As SENCO, you will lead and coordinate the provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring effective systems are in place to support student progress and wellbeing.

You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, senior leadership, parents/carers, and external agencies to identify student needs and implement targeted interventions and support plans.

The role includes overseeing learning support strategies, coordinating assessments, managing EHCP-related provision where appropriate, and ensuring inclusive teaching practices are embedded throughout the school.

You will also contribute to staff training and provide guidance on effective classroom support for students with additional learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the school

• Coordinate support plans and interventions for students with SEND

• Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals

• Oversee assessments and support strategies for students with additional needs

• Promote inclusive teaching and learning practices

• Monitor student progress and evaluate intervention effectiveness

• Provide SEND-related guidance and staff development

• Support student wellbeing and pastoral priorities

The School Environment

This independent school in Buckinghamshire provides a warm, inclusive, and academically ambitious environment where students are supported as individuals and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school benefits from smaller class sizes, excellent pastoral care, and a collaborative culture focused on student development, wellbeing, and educational excellence.

Leadership values innovation, professional development, and high-quality support for students with additional needs.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant school leadership experience

• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or willingness to complete it (where applicable)

• Experience supporting students with SEND in a school setting

• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive practice

• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills

Desirable

• Previous SENCO experience in an independent or secondary school setting

• Experience supporting EHCP processes and liaising with external agencies

• Strong pastoral or inclusion experience

How to Apply

If you are interested in this SENCO role in an independent school in Buckinghamshire starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.