SEN Lead

SEN Lead

Location - East School (E1)

Salary: Starting From £32,270 FTE per annum

Working Pattern: Full time

Monday – Wednesday: 8.30am – 4.30pm

Thursday: 8.30am – 6.00pm

Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm

Responsible to: SEND Officer

SEN Lead (SEND / Inclusion Leadership)

We are The Complete Works (TCW) a registered charity and independent alternative provision school that delivers bespoke, nurturing education to young people across London who thrive outside of a mainstream setting. Covering Key Stages 1 through 5, we specialise in a bespoke approach to learning, blending academic studies with creative and vocational subjects. Education is delivered through a flexible combination of Learning Hubs, small group collaboration and one to one lessons taught in local communities or students' homes. With a diverse curriculum that enables students to sit for GCSEs, BTECs and other qualifications, we firmly place creativity, wellbeing support and tailored learning at the core of our mission, helping students rediscover their aspirations in a safe and supportive community.

Following our Outstanding Ofsted judgement in 2025, TCW is continuing to strengthen its inclusive practice and develop highly responsive, personalised provision for learners with complex needs across East and South London.

We are seeking an experienced SEN Lead to play a central role in coordinating SEND provision, ensuring EHCPs are effectively implemented and that students receive consistent, high-quality support across our East School.

This is a strategic and operational role requiring strong leadership, excellent organisational ability, and a deep commitment to inclusive education. You will be supported by the SEND Officer, who is part of the Senior Leadership Team in order to work collaboratively. You will work alongside other key roles within the school education team, within a vibrant office environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating EHCP annual reviews and reporting
• Ensuring SEND provision is effectively implemented across the school
• Working with admissions to assess and plan appropriate placements
• Developing and monitoring individual education plans and risk assessments
• Acting as the key liaison for parents, carers and external agencies
• Supporting staff to implement effective SEND strategies
• Overseeing SEND data, progress tracking and reporting
• Supporting and guiding staff working with complex needs

About you:

You will have significant experience working with children and young people with SEND, including in alternative provision settings. You will have strong knowledge of EHCP processes, sa

You will be highly organised, calm under pressure and confident working across multiple stakeholders including families, professionals and internal teams.

A SENCo qualification or QTS is desirable but not essential.

This is a key leadership role within an organisation committed to transforming outcomes for vulnerable learners through relational, flexible and high-impact provision.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates with regular progression
• A culture of promotion from within (our senior leadership team all started in entry level positions)
• Ongoing professional development, tailored to your ambitions and interests
• Regular socials and staff clubs, a supportive and friendly culture
• Competitive Pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme to help you stay fit and healthy
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support from our in house Wellbeing Team
• Access to hundreds of company discounts, including gym membership, cinema tickets and fashion.
• Excellent work life balance - school holidays.
• The chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children

Requirements:

• Legal right to work in the UK - we unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship
• Enhanced DBS Certificate and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
• Two professional reference checks.
• Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH
• Degree educated

Training:

• One off induction day – 9.00am – 3.45pm
• Five Tuesday afternoon induction training sessions- 4.30 – 6.00pm
• Ongoing professional development on Thursday afternoons – 4.30 – 6.00pm
• You will be teaching and training simultaneously.

TCW Values:

We believe our students deserve a broad range of role models, reflecting the diversity of our society. Therefore we welcome applications from those of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

The Complete Works school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2020. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and barred list check.

If you would like further information please email jobs@tcw.org.uk

Key Information

• Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026
• How To Apply:
• Visit our website:
• Email - jobs@tcw.org.uk

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person