Location: Brent, North West London Salary: MPS/UPS SEN Allowance (pro rata, depending on experience) Contract: 4 days per week (part-time) Start Date: [Date] About the Role We are seeking an experienced and compassionate SENCO with a strong commitment to Nurture Education to join our inclusive school in the London Borough of Brent. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner looking for a part-time (4 days per week) role within a supportive, values-led school. You will lead SEND provision with a strong focus on nurture, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice, supporting pupils with SEND, particularly those with SEMH and additional needs, to thrive both academically and emotionally. Key Responsibilities - Fulfil the statutory duties of the SENCO role in line with the SEND Code of Practice Fulfil the statutory duties of the SENCO role in line with the SEND Code of Practice - Lead and manage SEND provision with a nurture-based approach Lead and manage SEND provision with a nurture-based approach - Embed nurture principles and trauma-informed practice across the school Embed nurture principles and trauma-informed practice across the school - Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies, including Brent Local Authority Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies, including Brent Local Authority - Oversee EHCP processes, annual reviews, and provision planning Oversee EHCP processes, annual reviews, and provision planning - Support and develop staff through training and guidance Support and develop staff through training and guidance - Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions We Are Looking For Someone Who - Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (or is willing to work towards it) Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (or is willing to work towards it) - Has strong experience of SEND, particularly SEMH, attachment, and trauma Has strong experience of SEND, particularly SEMH, attachment, and trauma - Is committed to inclusive, child-centred practice Is committed to inclusive, child-centred practice - Has excellent communication and organisational skills Has excellent communication and organisational skills - Values collaborative working within a diverse London community Values collaborative working within a diverse London community We Offer - A welcoming, inclusive school community in Brent A welcoming, inclusive school community in Brent - A supportive leadership team with a strong nurture ethos A supportive leadership team with a strong nurture ethos - Flexible working within a 4-day-per-week role Flexible working within a 4-day-per-week role - Opportunities for professional development Opportunities for professional development - The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils and families The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils and families How to Apply Please submit your completed application form and supporting statement to [email/address] by [closing date]. School visits are warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion, please contact [name/job title]. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required.