Area SENDCo
London Borough of Lambeth
Area SENDCo (X3)
Full time/Permanent
P06: £56,436pa rising in annual increments to £59,574pa incl. LW
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
The Area SENCo Team plays a key role in supporting schools across Lambeth to deliver high-quality, inclusive education for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working collaboratively with schools, education professionals, health services, and partner agencies, the team promotes early intervention, strengthens inclusive practice, and helps ensure that pupils with SEND achieve positive educational outcomes. Through strategic guidance, training, and targeted support, the team contributes to the borough's commitment to improving attendance, reducing exclusions, and fostering equitable opportunities for all learners.
About the Role:
The Area SENCo provides specialist SEND leadership and support across a range of educational settings within Lambeth. The role focuses on enhancing schools' capacity to identify and meet the needs of children and young people with SEND, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and the SEND Code of Practice. Working closely with school leaders, SENCOs, and multi-agency partners, the postholder delivers advice, training, and strategic support to improve inclusion, strengthen early intervention approaches, and drive better outcomes for pupils with additional needs. The role combines both operational and strategic responsibilities, contributing to the continuous development of SEND provision across the borough.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 13th July 2026
Shortlisting: 15th July 2026.
Interviews: 20th July 2026.
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced/Standard/Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Georgina Barrett at GBarrett1@lambeth.gov.uk.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.