Sample Interview Questions for a SENDCo by Jonathan Coy

How do you work with teachers and teaching assistants to ensure that students with SEND are fully supported in the classroom?
Could you provide an example of how you have collaborated with external agencies, such as speech and language therapists or occupational therapists, to support a student with SEND?
How do you ensure that the school's policies and practices are inclusive and supportive of students with SEND?
What strategies have you found most effective in engaging with parents and carers of students with SEND, and how do you keep them informed of their child's progress and support needs?
What steps would/do you take to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision across the school, and how do you use this information to inform future improvements?
How would/do you support students with SEND during the transition from primary to secondary school, or from secondary school to further education or employment?
Can you describe a challenging situation you faced in your current role, and how you resolved it?
What training or professional development have you undertaken to keep up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in SEND provision?‍

Sample Interview Questions for a SENDCo