The role
focuses on effective communication with families, staff, and external professionals, as well as ensuring that statutory EHCP processes are well organised, compliant, and completed within required timeframes. The Assistant SENCo also supports wider school operations and contributes to teaching, assessment, and staff development when required.
Key Responsibilities
Relationships & Communication
1. Build strong working relationships with parents, carers, and families
2. Liaise with Local Authority teams (SEND, CSC) and other professional agencies
3. Work collaboratively with staff across the school
EHCP Annual Reviews
4. Collate and share documentation for Annual Reviews within statutory timeframes
5. Record and distribute Annual Review summary reports
6. Manage and securely store EHCP information in line with GDPR
7. Maintain an annual calendar of EHCP meetings
8. Ensure timely communication regarding all EHCP processes
Additional Duties
9. Support daily school operations as needed
10. Assist the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and Assistant Headteacher
11. Support in‑school assessment processes
12. Adhere to the organisation’s professional code of conduct
13. Participate in ongoing professional development
14. Undertake teaching or learning responsibilities when required
15. Provide mentoring and support for trainee staff
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
16. UK QTS and a relevant Degree
17. Proven teaching experience
18. Strong understanding and knowledge of the SENCo role
19. A Full UK Driving Licence
About Us
Napier School is a brand-new school, part of Options Autism. Napier School is a primary school for pupils with autism, learning disabilities and/or complex needs located in Farnborough, a town in northeast Hampshire, England.
Our aim is to help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, with students accessing a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.
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
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.
20. Life Assurance
21. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
22. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
23. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily 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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