Qualified SENDCo

Qualified SENDCo (Maternity Cover)

Location:

Barnet, North London

Contract:

Full-time | Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)

Start Date:

June 2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed SENDCo to join a specialist secondary provision in Barnet, North London to cover a period of maternity leave starting in June 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified SEND professional to lead and coordinate provision for pupils aged 11-16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including students with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and communication difficulties.

Our school provides a small, supportive and highly personalised learning environment, where staff work closely with pupils and families to ensure that every young person can achieve success and develop the skills they need for the future.

The Role

The SENDCo will lead the strategic and operational management of SEND provision across the school during the maternity cover period. Working closely with the senior leadership team, teaching staff and external agencies, you will ensure that all pupils receive the support required to access learning and make meaningful progress.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school

Overseeing EHCP implementation, reviews and statutory processes

Monitoring the progress and wellbeing of pupils with SEND

Supporting staff with inclusive teaching strategies and adaptations

Liaising effectively with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals

Ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and best practice

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Is qualified

Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo)

Has strong experience supporting pupils with complex SEND needs

Demonstrates excellent organisation, leadership and communication skills

Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

Can work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team

What We Offer

The opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist secondary setting

A dedicated and supportive staff team

A positive and inclusive school community

A well-established SEND provision with strong pastoral support

Professional collaboration with external agencies and specialists

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

We do not accept sponsorship

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview.

Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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