Job Description

Inclusion Lead

SEND school

Full-time

Wembley

Fixed term contract until July 2025

£45,000 to £55,000.

A small independent Special Needs school in Wembley are looking for a qualified and experienced Inclusion Lead to join their school on a full-time basis with an immediate start.

The Role

As the Inclusion Lead you will join the senior leadership team to proactively support inclusion for all students. Pupils at the school will have the primary need of SEMH, however, will also have Global Development Delay, ADHD, ASC and Pathological Avoidance Demand. Most pupils will have been excluded from mainstream setting due to behavioural difficulties.

You will report to the Headteacher and will also work in collaboration with the Head and Behaviour Lead, as well as the Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Child Therapists.

Your role will include:

Reviewing EHCPs and leading annual reviews

Updating the school’s SEND record of need and making sure that there are appropriate records all pupil's progress and needs.

Providing support for existing teachers with curriculum, planning and quality 1st teaching to improve outcome for pupils

Communications with parents, outside agencies and support teams as required

Organising training for staff so they are aware and confident about how to meet the needs of pupils within the school.

This Inclusion Lead role is offered on a full-time basis for the academic year 2024/2025.

To apply for this position, you must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience working with children with SEND / SEMH.

The School

This small, independent school specialises in providing schooling for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

The dedicated staff team are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment that is adaptable to meet each student’s needs. The school offers stability needed to gain an emotional balance and wellbeing support to allow students to develop their self-esteem and a positive attitude to lifelong learning. Alongside the core teaching and support staff are a team of therapist and outreach workers providing the students with a rounded support programme.

The school is based in Wembley and benefits from being part of a larger charity focussed on improving the mental health and well-being of children.  There is an established leadership in place at the school who hold consistently high standards for their staff.

The school is easily accessible by public transport with both underground and overground stations just a short walk away.

If you are a Qualified Teacher with extensive experience support young people with SEMH and behavioural needs and would like the opportunity to take on a senior role in a supportive and progressive school, please apply ASAP with an up to date CV outlining your experience