SENDCO
Job description
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Part-Time SENDCo - Independent Primary School - Islington - September 2026 Start
A highly regarded independent primary school based in Islington is seeking an experienced and dedicated SENDCo to join their team on a part-time basis from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and knowledgeable SEND professional to play a key role in shaping inclusive practice and supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 within a warm and supportive school environment.
SENDCo - The Role:
* Part-time position - 3 days per week
* September 2026 start
* Independent primary school based in Islington
* Salary: £34,502 - £53,482 per annum pro rata
* Working closely with SLT, teachers, support staff, parents and external agencies
* Leading SEND provision across the school
The ideal candidate will:
* Hold the NPQ SENCO qualification
* Have previous experience working as a SENDCo within a primary school setting
* Have a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
* Be confident supporting pupils with a range of SEND including Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH
* Be passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs
* Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
Main responsibilities will include:
* Leading and overseeing SEND provision across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
* Identifying and assessing pupils with additional needs and maintaining the school SEND register
* Supporting teachers and support staff with adaptive teaching strategies and intervention planning
* Monitoring the progress and attainment of pupils with SEND and implementing targeted support where required
* Coordinating EHCP applications, annual reviews and SEND documentation
* Working closely with parents, carers and external professionals including SALT, Educational Psychologists and therapists
* Delivering high-quality CPD and guidance to teaching and support staff
* Supporting the development of inclusive classroom practice across the school
* Monitoring the impact of interventions and ensuring provision meets pupils' individual needs
* Supporting pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development
* Contributing to whole-school improvement planning and inclusion strategies
* Ensuring safeguarding, inclusion and SEND policies are implemented effectively
This is an excellent opportunity to join a nurturing and forward-thinking school that places inclusion and pupil wellbeing at the heart of its provision.
Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Place your NPQ SENCO qualification prominently at the top of your CV under qualifications, as the advert lists it as the first essential requirement.
📊 Quantify your SEND impact: e.g. 'Managed SEND register of 45 pupils across EYFS–KS2, securing 12 EHCPs within one academic year'.
🎯 Explicitly reference your experience with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language needs in your personal statement, as the advert lists all four specifically.
🤝 Highlight multi-agency collaboration experience — name the professionals you have worked with (SALT, Educational Psychologists, therapists) as the advert calls this out directly.
📋 Include a bullet on CPD delivery or staff training you have led, as 'delivering high-quality CPD to teaching and support staff' is listed as a core responsibility.
Suggested CV bullets
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Coordinated 14 EHCP applications and 22 annual reviews in a single academic year, achieving a 100% on-time submission rate and securing additional funding for 9 pupils with complex needs.
- •Delivered a termly CPD programme on adaptive teaching strategies to a staff team of 28, resulting in a 30% reduction in SEND-related behaviour incidents recorded across KS1 and KS2 within one term.
- •Managed a SEND register of 52 pupils across EYFS to KS2, implementing targeted interventions for Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs that contributed to a 15-percentage-point improvement in reading progress scores for SEND pupils over one year.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
SENDCo leadership in an independent primary school that places inclusion at the heart of its provision is exactly where I want to direct my expertise — which is why the part-time SENDCo position at your Islington school, advertised through SANZA Teaching Agency, immediately stood out. With my NPQ SENCO qualification and hands-on experience coordinating EHCPs and managing SEND registers across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, I am confident I can strengthen your inclusive practice from September 2026.
My background in primary SEND leadership includes overseeing provision for pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language needs, working closely with SALTs, Educational Psychologists and external therapists to secure timely support. I have delivered CPD programmes that have measurably improved adaptive teaching across classrooms, and I bring a thorough working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice to every aspect of my role.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you manage and maintain a school SEND register to ensure it accurately reflects pupils' current needs?
- ›Walk us through your process for coordinating an EHCP application from initial referral to final plan.
- ›How do you use assessment data to identify pupils with additional needs at EYFS and KS1 stage?
- ›What adaptive teaching strategies have you introduced to support pupils with SEMH needs in mainstream classrooms?
- ›How do you monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions across a primary school?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you successfully advocated for a pupil with complex SEND needs to secure additional support.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage a difficult conversation with a parent about their child's SEND diagnosis.
- ›Give an example of CPD or training you delivered to staff that led to a measurable improvement in inclusive practice.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked with external agencies — such as a SALT or Educational Psychologist — to improve outcomes for a pupil.
- ›Describe a time you identified a gap in SEND provision and led a whole-school change to address it.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you successfully advocated for a pupil with complex SEND needs to secure additional support.
Give an example of CPD or training you delivered to staff that led to a measurable improvement in inclusive practice.