SENCO

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly organised SENCO to lead and manage our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision across the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ educational journeys and wellbeing within a supportive and nurturing school environment.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring that all pupils with additional needs are identified early, appropriately supported and fully included in school life. You will work collaboratively with staff, parents, external agencies and local authorities to ensure high-quality provision and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs.

About Wycombe Preparatory School

Wycombe Prep is a small and friendly, co-educational school with an outstanding reputation for first-class care and education for children between the ages of 3 to 11 years.

Excellent teaching and pastoral care in our nurturing and encouraging environment allow our pupils and staff to flourish. Our small class sizes mean that our teachers really know pupils as individuals and can provide tailored support to maximise achievement.

We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have plenty of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.

About the Role

Contract type: One Day a week (8:30am-3:45pm) or Two Half days, Permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start date: September 2026

As SENCO, you will lead, develop and manage the school’s SEND provision, ensuring pupils with additional needs receive effective support and appropriate interventions to enable them to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with staff, parents and external professionals to promote an inclusive learning environment and ensure the school meets all statutory SEND obligations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the school’s SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements
• Identifying, assessing and monitoring pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs
• Coordinating appropriate interventions, support plans and provision mapping
• Liaising effectively with parents, staff, local authorities and external agencies
• Maintaining accurate SEND records and overseeing annual reviews
• Supporting teachers with strategies to promote inclusive teaching and learning
• Delivering targeted intervention teaching in English and Mathematics where required
• Monitoring pupil progress and evaluating the effectiveness of SEND provision
• Contributing positively to safeguarding, pastoral care and the wider life of the school
  
  

The ideal Candidate should:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience of leading or coordinating SEND provision within a school setting
• Strong knowledge of current SEND legislation, EHCP processes and effective intervention strategies
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate, professional and child-centred approach
• The ability to work collaboratively with staff, pupils, parents and external professionals
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Experience delivering literacy and numeracy interventions and the ability to teach Music and Drama would be advantageous.
  
  
  

Why Join us?

At Wycombe Preparatory School, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here is what you can expect:

• Access to a collaborative learning community.
• Coaching development.
• Excellent pastoral care and development.
• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward.
• Wellness programme.
• Attractive life assurance package which is 3* your annual salary.
• Free lunch.
• Company Sick Pay
• Company Pension
  

If you are passionate about inclusive education and excited by the opportunity to support pupils with additional needs within a caring and ambitious school environment, we would be delighted to receive your application.

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.

If you feel like this role aligns with your career goals and experience, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

We look forward to welcoming you to Wycombe Preparatory School!

Wycombe Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.