Primary SENDCO

SMSJ has its roots as far back as 1707, when a parochial school was established at the Sunningfields Road site. Almost 300 years later, St John’s Infants and St Mary’s Juniors successfully amalgamated, to become a primary school. Our Nursery school then opened in April 2007. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the school flourished and expanded to a three form entry in the primary phase.

As a result of the success of the primary school, the LDBS in partnership with Barnet Local Authority, expanded into the secondary phase in 2014. The success of this development along with the school’s popularity and subsequent over subscription, resulted in further expansion to six forms of entry in September 2017.

September 2017 saw the opening of our Stamford Raffles Campus, housing students from years 9 to 13. This includes new facilities such as our fully equipped theatre and stunning Sixth Form Centre.

SMSJ values its long-standing service to the community. Our strong foundation has enabled us to grow into the thriving, multi-faith, high-attaining school we are today, providing excellence in teaching and learning for the children of Hendon and beyond. We welcome young people of all faiths and backgrounds into our close-knit school community.

Wren Academies Trust

Wren Academies Trust was established in September 2020 with the opening of Wren School Enfield, a new 11-18 secondary school. The development of a second School has led to further collaboration and innovation with subject departments regularly sharing resources and aligning assessments to reduce workload. The trust continued to expand with the inclusion of St Mary’s and St John’s, who joined the Trust in 2025. The size of the Trust provides many opportunities for continued Professional Development and career progression.

Reporting

The SENDCo will report to the Headteacher and be a part of the Senior leadership team.

Job Purpose

To create an inspiring and dynamic learning environment, where all children can learn and make progress reaching their fullest potential. To support the school improvement plan initiatives, led by the Headteacher, to ensure the continued development of the school. The job description should be read alongside the range of professional standards for Qualified Teachers.

Responsibilities

To support with behaviour management concerns across the school

To professionally lead and manage SEND in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice

To lead safeguarding across the school making it a high priority for all, with a focus on vulnerable groups

To lead, develop and maintain high quality SEN provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils

To model effective teaching, to coach and train colleagues and to teach across the school

To keep all aspects of paperwork including records and policies, up-to-date and actioned, as appropriate for SEND and Safeguarding

To contribute to the development of whole academy policy wherever appropriate

To ensure we have a wide range of support for children with SEMH

To ensure all children, particularly those with SEND or SEMH needs have the opportunity to have successful and positive playtimes with a range of equipment available to them

Lead on performance management for a range of teaching assistants across the school

Play a crucial role in supporting students with medical needs, including coordinating individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs), ensuring inclusion, and liaising with parents and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the primary phases’ SEN policy

Coordinating provision for children with SEN

Being the Designated Teacher for Looked After Pupils

Leading training for adaptive teaching across the school

Deployment of the school’s delegated budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively

Liaising with parents of pupils with SEN