SENCo
- Walton on Thames
- Permanent
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Job Title: SENCo - Primary site
Location: Ashley Park School, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you a passionate SEND professional ready to make a lasting impact?
Ashley Park School is seeking a dedicated SENCo to lead and develop our SEND provision at our Walton on Thames primary site. As a school operating across two sites, this role is based at our Walton on Thames campus, where you'll work closely with the Head of School, therapy team, families and external professionals to ensure exceptional outcomes for students with complex needs.
With a teaching commitment of up to 50%, you'll combine strategic leadership with classroom practice, overseeing SEND provision, EHCP processes, annual reviews, interventions and multi-agency collaboration. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll champion inclusive education and help create an environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
What you will be doing
- Lead and develop the school's SEND provision, ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and statutory requirements.
- Oversee EHCP provision, Annual Reviews, student progress and targeted interventions.
- Work closely with the Head of School, therapy team and staff to monitor and improve outcomes for students with SEND.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, Local Authorities and external agencies to coordinate effective support.
- Support successful student transitions and act as the school's key SEND contact.
- Teach up to 50% of the timetable, modelling high-quality inclusive practice and differentiation.
- Identify staff training needs and promote outstanding teaching and learning across the school.
What you will bring
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- SENCo qualification completed or currently working towards.
- Experience supporting students with SEND, including ASC and communication needs.
- Strong knowledge of EHCPs, SEND legislation and the graduated approach.
- Experience working collaboratively with families, professionals and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Committed to promoting inclusive practice and achieving the best outcomes for students.
- Calm, resilient and positive, with a passion for supporting young people with complex needs.
Desirable
- Previous SENCo experience.
- Experience leading Annual Reviews and managing staff.
- Additional SEND qualifications.
- Experience within a specialist or therapeutic education setting.
About Us
Ashley Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Epsom, Surrey, for autistic young people aged 11–19, with a capacity for 60 students.
We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Personalised teaching, differentiated lessons, and tailored therapeutic support ensure each student’s unique needs and abilities are met.
Our curriculum combines academic study, vocational pathways, and life skills, preparing young people to achieve their full potential and future aspirations.
At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place students 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 students 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.
OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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