Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SENDCo to lead and develop our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This is a key role focused on ensuring every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a supportive and inclusive environment. This includes not only pupils with formally identified needs, but also those who may present with emerging or undiagnosed needs, display traits of specific learning differences, or benefit from adapted teaching approaches.

The SENDCo will work closely with the Head, teaching staff, and parents to ensure that high-quality, personalised provision is in place for all pupils with additional needs.

About Us
Waverley Prep School is a nurturing and ambitious independent primary school, located in Finchampstead, where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, family-oriented ethos, recognising that all children learn differently and ensuring that teaching is responsive to individual needs - whether formally identified or not. Our small, supportive community and collaborative staff team create an environment in which both pupils and staff can flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the school’s SEND provision in line with best practice
• Develop and implement policies that reflect the school’s ethos and commitment to individualised learning
• Identify pupils with SEND, keeping an up-to-date SEND register and coordinate appropriate support strategies
• Oversee the creation and regular review of Individual Learning Plans
• Ensure high-quality teaching and targeted interventions are in place
• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the effectiveness of provision
• Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers and communicate regularly with them regarding pupil progress, support strategies, and next steps
• Lead meetings with families in a clear, sensitive, and collaborative manner, ensuring that they understand the needs of their child and the knowledge of where to signpost for diagnosis, either privately or through the NHS.
• Work with external professionals such as educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and local authority services
• Manage referrals and coordinate input from outside agencies where required
• Oversee the process for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including applications and reviews where relevant
• Ensure the school remains informed and compliant with statutory guidance and best practice
• Maintain accurate and confidential SEND records
• Support staff in adapting teaching approaches to meet a range of learning needs
• Liaise with SENDCos to support the transition process to future schools for Y6 children
• Promote a culture of inclusive, high-quality teaching throughout the school

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working with primary-aged children with SEND
• Strong understanding of a range of additional needs (e.g. dyslexia, ASD, ADHD) and implementing intervention strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• The National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENDCos (NPQSENCO)
  – or willingness to work towards it (or the NASENCo if completed/started before Sept 2024).
• Experience managing or contributing to EHCP processes

Remuneration: Waverley salaries are highly competitive and salary will be dependent upon experience. Lunch included.

Hours of Work: 2 -3 days or equivalent per week (flexible, to be agreed). Term-time only.

Application Process: To apply for this position please complete the electronic application form. – available by emailing recruitment@waverleyschool.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th May 2026.
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 18th May 2026.

Safeguarding: Waverley Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online search and satisfactory references.