Assistant Headteacher (head Of Resource Base) - Riversdale Primary School Greater London, United Kingdom L6 – L10 Term Time Apply By 29 April, 2026 Posted On 22 April, 2026

Riversdale Primary School

London, United Kingdom
On-site
Substantial experience teaching pupils with asc
Deep understanding of send code of practice
Experience leading annual reviews and statutory reports
The role offers strategic leadership of a high-quality specialist provision for pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition within an inclusive mainstream school

Job Summary

  • The role offers strategic leadership of a high-quality specialist provision for pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition within an inclusive mainstream school.
  • The successful candidate will fulfil the statutory responsibilities of SENCo for the Resource Base while ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and DfE guidance.
  • Candidates will join a dynamic Senior Leadership Team at a Gold: Rights Respecting School committed to nurturing ambitious and values-led education.

Matching Summary

The role offers strategic leadership of a high-quality specialist provision for pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition within an inclusive mainstream school.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Substantial experience teaching pupils with ASC
  • Deep understanding of SEND Code of Practice
  • Experience leading annual reviews and statutory reports
  • Ability to design personalised curricula for complex needs
  • Confidence in leading and developing specialist teams
  • Strong engagement with families and multi-agency partners

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in a resource base or specialist setting
  • Delivering autism-specific training to staff
  • Leading whole-school SEND development initiatives
  • Willingness to complete National Award for SEN Coordination
  • Analytical skills using data to improve provision

Key Requirements

  • Assistant Headteacher level experience required
  • National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete)
  • Experience with Section F provision in EHCPs
  • Statutory knowledge of SEND processes
  • Enhanced DBS check clearance required

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