SENCO

SENCO - Primary | October Half Term Start

Must have NASENCo (awarded) + QTS Tower Hamlets Large Mainstream Primary School £230-£245 per day (umbrella) Full‑time | Term‑time | Long‑term until July 2025 Interviews taking place immediately

A high‑performing three‑form entry primary school in East London is seeking an experienced SENCO to join their supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking SLT from October half term. The school has a strong reputation for inclusion, excellent pastoral systems and a leadership team deeply committed to ensuring SEND pupils receive high‑quality, well‑coordinated provision.

This is a classroom‑based SENCO role, but the majority of your time will be spent out of class leading SEND strategy, overseeing provision and supporting teachers. You will be required to teach some lessons when needed - particularly during annual reviews, observations or when modelling best practice.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead whole‑school SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice

Lead whole‑school SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice

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Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews, graduated approach cycles and targeted interventions

Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews, graduated approach cycles and targeted interventions

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Work closely with teachers, support staff, external agencies and the SLT

Work closely with teachers, support staff, external agencies and the SLT

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Conduct lesson observations and provide feedback to strengthen inclusive practice

Conduct lesson observations and provide feedback to strengthen inclusive practice

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Deliver occasional teaching sessions, especially during review periods or when modelling strategies

Deliver occasional teaching sessions, especially during review periods or when modelling strategies

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Maintain accurate SEND records and ensure statutory compliance

Maintain accurate SEND records and ensure statutory compliance

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Support parents and carers through meetings, communication and SEND pathways

Support parents and carers through meetings, communication and SEND pathways

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Contribute to whole‑school inclusion and strategic development

Contribute to whole‑school inclusion and strategic development

Requirements

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QTS

QTS

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NASENCo qualification (essential)

NASENCo qualification (essential)

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Strong primary SENCO experience

Strong primary SENCO experience

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Excellent knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCP processes and inclusive practice

Excellent knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCP processes and inclusive practice

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Confident communicator able to work with staff, families and external professionals

Confident communicator able to work with staff, families and external professionals

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Ability to commit to the role until July 2025

Ability to commit to the role until July 2025

Contract Details

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Start

October half term

Start

October half term

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Pay

£230-£245 per day (umbrella)

Pay

£230-£245 per day (umbrella)

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Duration

Full academic year

Duration

Full academic year

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Interviews

Ongoing - immediate availability preferred

Interviews

Ongoing - immediate availability preferred

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Note

There is no parking on site, but the school is well connected by multiple Overground and Underground stations.

Note

There is no parking on site, but the school is well connected by multiple Overground and Underground stations.

Next Steps

This is a priority appointment and the school is meeting suitable candidates without delay. If you hold the NASENCo qualification and have strong primary SENCO experience, you are encouraged to put yourself forward promptly so your profile can be reviewed straight away.

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.