SENCO

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Job Title:  SENCo
Location:  Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ
Hours:  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Salary:  £55,000.00 per annum (can be negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

You will work with the Headteacher and therapy team to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision. Provide professional guidance to colleagues and liaise and work with staff, parents, and other agencies to make sure that pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching. Advise on the graduated approach to providing SEN support and differentiated teaching methods appropriate for individual pupils in liaison with the therapy team. Work with the Headteacher and school governors to make sure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements 

This role covers all three campuses: two located in Hillingdon and a larger site based in Isleworth. The college serves a total of 75 learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents/carers about pupil’s needs and any provision made.
• Have day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the SEND policy and the co-ordination of specific provision made to support our pupils who have EHC plans.
• With the Headteacher, regularly review and evaluate the breadth and impact of the SEND support the school offers or can access and co-operate with the LA in reviewing the provision that is available locally and in developing the local offer.
• With the Headteacher, therapy team and teaching staff, identify any patterns in the school’s identification of SEN, both within the school and in comparison with national data, and use these to reflect on and reinforce the quality of teaching.
• Be a point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority (LA) and its support services, and work with external agencies to ensure that appropriate provision is provided.
• Liaise with potential next providers of education to make sure that the pupil and their parents are informed about options and that a smooth transition is planned.
• To develop with the Headteacher an annual whole school SEN improvement plan.

Required

• Experience within FE sector and Preparation for Adulthood EHCP goals
• SENCO qualification or being close to completion.

About us

Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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