Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator SENCo 

Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary information: MPR - UPR, £37,870 - £56,154  per annum (dependent upon experiene) + TLR1, £10,174 per annum
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Start date: September 2026

Hayes Park School is a successful three-form entry, multi-cultural school with a Nursery and a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for autism and an inclusion base for children on pre- or semi-formal curriculum pathways. We are wonderfully resourced, with a range of IT devices for our pupils, lovely green spaces and an eco-dome.

The school is an inclusive, friendly, caring place of learning in which all students are treated with respect and tolerance and are prepared for life-long learning. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of mutual support where we learn from each other and achieve well together. The school encourages the values of Perseverance, Respect, Excellence and Partnership (PREP).

We have a rare opportunity (due to promotion of our current SENCO) for a SENCO to join our team. This role is mainly out of class, with some cover responsibilities, and includes a TLR1 allowance reflecting the leadership and management duties involved.

If you are committed to inclusion, driving high-quality provision for pupils with SEN, and working collaboratively with staff and families, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating the SEN provision across the school.
• Supporting teachers in delivering quality first teaching, ordinarily available provision and targeted interventions.
• Managing the SEN register and EHCP processes.
• Working closely with families, external agencies and the senior leadership team.
• Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities, inclusion Therapeutic Thinking.

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development aligned with your career aspirations.
• Wonderful children and families who are engaged with learning.
• Excellent behaviour.
• A professional environment in which to work with a focus on the wellbeing of staff and children.
• Employee assistance package offering free advice and support.
• A school that is innovative and continuously seeks opportunities to further improve and develop.
• A forward-thinking leadership team who are research-led.
• Tea and coffee!
• Outer-London pay scale.
• A role with a meaningful impact on pupils’ education and wellbeing.

If we have not quite convinced you to apply yet, here is what our stakeholders say about us:

‘I think the school is a perfect school. I love this school.’ (Pupil questionnaire)

‘This school makes me brave’ (Pupil questionnaire)

‘I feel that I am listened to and my hard work acknowledged. I feel I am given opportunities to develop myself professionally and contribute towards the development of the school. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.’ (Staff questionnaire)

‘I am proud to come to school each day and call myself a member of staff at HPS.  All staff are friendly; we are a team!  Leaders are mindful and care about workload.  This is a fabulous place to work and equally, a fantastic place to send your children.’ (Staff questionnaire)

‘Head teacher is brilliant. Teachers are as well.  Excellent school and very good communication from teachers. All staff are very friendly and helpful. My children have been at the school for years and no problems. Would definitely recommend to other parents as it’s an outstanding and very friendly school. 5 stars.’ (Parent questionnaire)

‘Respect is a key part of the school’s ethos and interwoven throughout the expectations for behaviour and learning...as a result, pupils behave well and show respect to both adults and peers.’ (Ofsted 2022)

We would love to welcome you for a visit to our school so that you can experience this first-hand. Please contact the school office (office@hayesparkschool.co.uk or 02085736117) to make an appointment. In the meantime, take a look at our website (www.hayesparkschool.co.uk) or follow us on Instagram (@hayesparkschool). 

Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026 at 9am
Interview date: W/C 20th or 27th April 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will: be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children; be subject to online searches as part of due diligence; have two references sought pre-interview. 
Appointments are subject to: an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a barred list check); an identity check; a medical and right to work in the UK check; a professional qualifications check and receipt of two references.