SEND Specialist

Posted 1 day 10 hours ago by Aston Education

Permanent
Not Specified
Education Jobs
London, City Of Westminster, United Kingdom, SW1W 8NE
Job Description

Role: SEND Specialist

Location: Sixth Form College, near Victoria station, central London

Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time, Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm

Annual Salary: £34,000 - £36,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits, please see below

Start date: September 2025

Aston Education is looking for a SEND Specialist or SENCO to join this Sixth Form College near Victoria station in Central London. Their Ofsted is Good with Outstanding features.

The college has recently grown, welcoming a more diverse intake, including more young people aged 16-19 with additional learning, social, emotional, and mental health needs.

They are looking for a SEND Specialist or SENCO to ensure their SEND processes are effective, compliant, and aligned with statutory requirements.

The benefits include:

  • Teachers' pension or 10% support staff pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
  • Lifestyle and discount savings
  • Professional development programme
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Small classes
  • Good behaviour and focused students
  • Longer holidays
  • Excellent modern facilities
  • Central London location

    • Key job priorities include:

  • Ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and other relevant legislation across two sites
  • Review and refine existing SEND processes, policies, and documentation.
  • Establish a robust tracking and monitoring systems for SEND students.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all required paperwork including EHCP reviews, High Needs Funding applications and Exam Access Arrangements
  • Developing staff training to build a sustainable, high-quality SEND provision.
  • Collaborating with external agencies to ensure effective support for students.

    • Qualifications & Experience required include:

  • NASENCO qualification or extensive experience leading SEND provision
  • QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is desirable
  • Experience working with KS4 or post-16 students
  • Proven ability to develop, implement, and refine SEND processes
  • Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and compliance requirements
  • Excellent skills for tracking and reporting on SEND provision

    • The College's vision is to practically educate their young people in digital skills, to be ready for life in the tech sector, working closely with employers.

    Closing date: As soon as possible

    To find out more and to apply to this SEND Specialist or SENCO job, please send your CV to Tarja Aila at Aston Education.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.