SENDCo
CompanyCognita Schools
Location
Hampstead, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At3/20/2026
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Description
About the School – Alleyn’s Hampstead Nursery & Junior School:
Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn’s Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world’s most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 21 countries, and Alleyn’s, south London’s finest co-educational day school and Co-educational School of the Year 2025.
As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead are becoming Alleyn’s schools. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park successfully transitioned this September, welcoming pupils aged 4–13. Alleyn’s Hampstead will follow in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2–18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn’s ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENDCo to join our fantastic team.
About the Role:
The SENDCo will lead the strategic development and day‑to‑day delivery of our SEND provision, ensuring pupils with additional needs are identified early, supported effectively, and able to thrive in an inclusive environment. The role involves coordinating high‑quality support, maintaining accurate records and Individual Learning Plans, working closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals, and overseeing EHCP processes. You will lead the Learning Support team, contribute to school improvement, support admissions and transitions, deliver interventions, and provide training for staff. This is a key role in promoting excellent outcomes, strong safeguarding practice, and a supportive, collaborative school community.
This is permanent, part-time role starting in September 2026.
To view our detailed candidate pack, click here .
Who We Are Looking For:
Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn’s Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world’s most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 21 countries, and Alleyn’s, south London’s finest co-educational day school and Co-educational School of the Year 2025.
As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead are becoming Alleyn’s schools. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park successfully transitioned this September, welcoming pupils aged 4–13. Alleyn’s Hampstead will follow in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2–18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn’s ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENDCo to join our fantastic team.
About the Role:
The SENDCo will lead the strategic development and day‑to‑day delivery of our SEND provision, ensuring pupils with additional needs are identified early, supported effectively, and able to thrive in an inclusive environment. The role involves coordinating high‑quality support, maintaining accurate records and Individual Learning Plans, working closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals, and overseeing EHCP processes. You will lead the Learning Support team, contribute to school improvement, support admissions and transitions, deliver interventions, and provide training for staff. This is a key role in promoting excellent outcomes, strong safeguarding practice, and a supportive, collaborative school community.
This is permanent, part-time role starting in September 2026.
To view our detailed candidate pack, click here .
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for an experienced and proactive SENDCo to lead the strategic development and daily delivery of our SEND provision, ensuring pupils with additional needs are identified early, supported effectively, and able to thrive in an inclusive environment. This role involves overseeing the school’s SEND policy, coordinating high‑quality, individualised support, maintaining accurate records and ILPs, analysing data, working closely with staff, parents and external agencies, and managing EHCP processes. You’ll lead and develop the Learning Support team, support admissions and transitions, deliver interventions, and contribute to teaching, monitoring and wider school life. A strong commitment to safeguarding, reflective practice and ongoing professional development is essential. You will be a qualified teacher with strong SEND expertise, ideally holding or willing to complete the National Award for SEN Coordination, and bring experience of supporting pupils across different age phases, contributing to school improvement and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Benefits at Cognita:
Complete this application before the closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Interviews will take place w/c Monday 4th May 2026.
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
Benefits at Cognita:
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Pension Scheme
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- School holidays and public holidays
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third-party discounts
- Ongoing professional development
Complete this application before the closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Interviews will take place w/c Monday 4th May 2026.
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.