SENDCo

Simply Education is working very closely with our client to recruit 2x Full-time SENDCo's for their brand-new Secondary SEND School, opening up in the Surrey area RH1. The school is set out to support pupils aged 11-16 who require support with social communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing, typically associated with Autism. All of the pupils at the school have access to a broad and exciting curriculum, allied to the national curriculum, personalised to meet their needs, interests and passions.

With a model of small classes, high levels of classroom support and supernumerary multi-disciplinary intervention team we are able to give students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at the start of their journey. You will be working closely with the Head Of School in all aspects of leadership and management and to take responsibility for managing and developing learning and teaching, curriculum, careers & work experience, assessment and enrichment throughout the designated phases of the school. You will be based at the main school with possible requirements to work out of their satellite site when required.

Key Duties

Champion high standards across the setting by contributing to whole-school development activities and professional learning opportunities for staff.
Work closely with senior leadership to ensure pupils access a stimulating, well-structured, inclusive curriculum that is appropriately adapted and resourced to meet individual needs.
Support the coordination of assessment and accreditation processes on site, working alongside senior staff and teaching teams to ensure all requirements and regulations are met.
Oversee the identification of purposeful progression routes for learners beyond compulsory education.
Coordinate transition planning to future placements, maintaining strong links with external providers and ensuring individual needs are fully considered and supported.
Lead transition planning at key stages, ensuring pupil perspectives are central and outcomes reflect preparation for adult life.
Identify and facilitate appropriate adjustments for assessments and formal qualifications where required.
Ensure learners receive high-quality guidance and preparation for future pathways, working with colleagues to deliver a structured programme that supports progression and independence.
Ensure statutory duties are met in line with each learner's agreed plans and assessed needs.
Coordinate and deploy targeted support across the setting, aligning staffing, resources, and approaches with agreed plans and policies.
Maintain clear and effective communication with families, colleagues, external professionals, and local authorities regarding pupil progress and the impact of support strategies.
Promote a joined-up approach to additional needs provision, ensuring staff, specialist input, resources, and interventions are effectively aligned.
Advise and support senior leadership in the ongoing development and review of inclusive practice, policies, and provision.
Prepare documentation and contribute to formal review meetings and individual planning discussions.
Build and sustain positive working relationships within the setting, across partner schools, and with external organisations to support continuous improvement.

Essential Qualification

PGCE with QTS (or equivalent)
Essential Experience

Proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or special needs environment

Experience of holding responsibility for and turning policy into effective and successful practice
Leadership of significant area of phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school
Effective team management and working collaboratively and effectively with others.
Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences through a range of different mediums.
Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution
Effective relationships working successfully with a range of external agencies

Desirable Qualifications

Any accredited training in specific areas of special education (Autism, Dyslexia and so forth)
Management / leadership qualification
NPQSL/H/SENDCo or willingness to achieve within 2 years

This is no ordinary Teaching Assistant role; it is a long-term opportunity that offers the chance to develop valuable, life-long skills.

If you are interested in this role - please feel free to contact by emailing Ioan on or call (phone number removed)

Alternatively, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

I look forward to hearing from you