Assistant SENCO

Assistant SENCO - Primary School (Tower Hamlets)

£170-£230 per day (DOE) Full Time | Term Time ASAP

Interviews Ongoing

THE OPPORTUNITY

A welcoming and inclusive three‑form entry primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an Assistant SENCO to join their SEND team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN practitioner looking to step into a leadership‑support role within a well‑structured, community‑focused school.

The role is full‑time, term‑time only, with an ASAP or May start available.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

This diverse and community‑driven primary school is known for its strong commitment to inclusion, high‑quality pastoral support and a nurturing environment where every child is valued. The leadership team is supportive, reflective and deeply invested in ensuring pupils with additional needs receive the right provision to thrive.

The school has a well‑established SEND structure, a collaborative staff team and a culture that prioritises professional development and wellbeing.

THE ROLE - ASSISTANT SENCO

You will work closely with the SENCO and senior leadership team to support the coordination and delivery of SEND across the school. This is a hands‑on role combining leadership responsibilities with direct support for pupils, staff and families.

Key responsibilities include

• Supporting the SENCO with day‑to‑day SEND coordination
• Assisting with EHCP processes, annual reviews and referrals
• Supporting teachers with inclusive classroom practice and differentiation
• Overseeing interventions, assessments and progress tracking
• Liaising with parents, external agencies and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Contributing to whole‑school SEND strategy and development

WHO CAN APPLY?

The school is open to a range of backgrounds and welcomes applications from candidates with strong SEND experience, including:

• QTS (preferred but not required)
• ECTs with strong SEN experience
• QTLS‑qualified teachers
• Post‑16 SEN practitioners transitioning into primary
• Experienced SEN Teachers, HLTAs or Inclusion Leads with leadership potential

You will need

• Strong experience supporting pupils with SEND, including Autism, SEMH and communication needs
• A solid understanding of inclusive practice and adaptive teaching
• Confidence working with families, external agencies and support services
• A proactive, organised and compassionate approach

WHY THIS ROLE?

• Join a supportive, inclusive and well‑led primary school
• Develop leadership skills within an established SEND team
• Make a meaningful impact on pupils with diverse and complex needs
• Work in a collaborative environment where staff wellbeing is valued
• Benefit from ongoing CPD and opportunities for progression

If you're passionate about SEND and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure an interview.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.