SENCO - Primary (Maternity Cover)

SENCO (Maternity Cover) – Tower Hamlets
Start: ASAP
Contract: Long term until January
Pay: MPS/UPS Inner London

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join a thriving, inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets, with a strong commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential. The school has a diverse and vibrant community, a collaborative staff culture, and a clear focus on high-quality teaching and pastoral care. Inclusion sits at the heart of its ethos, with well-established systems to support pupils with a wide range of needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner to make a meaningful impact during a key period for the school.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, and external agencies to ensure high-quality, inclusive teaching and targeted interventions that enable all pupils to thrive.

Key Responsibilities - SENCO:

• Lead and manage the provision for pupils with SEND across the school
• Identify, assess, and monitor pupils requiring additional support
• Develop and implement effective SEND strategies and interventions
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure inclusive classroom practice
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records in line with statutory requirements
• Contribute to the strategic development of SEND provision

The Ideal Candidate Will Have - SENCO:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• The National Award for SEN Coordination
• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary setting
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all pupils

What We Offer - SENCO:

• A welcoming, supportive and forward-thinking staff team
• Strong leadership and a clear, shared vision for inclusion
• Well-established SEND systems and access to experienced support staff
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including SEND-specific training
• Opportunities to work closely with external agencies and specialists
• A positive and inclusive school culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised
• Engaged pupils who are eager to learn and respond well to support
• A diverse school community with strong relationships between staff, pupils and families
• A well-resourced learning environment to support effective provision

This role is to start as soon as possible and will run until approximately January.

If you are an enthusiastic and committed SEN professional looking for a rewarding opportunity, do not delay your application!

Apply today to be considered for this exciting SENCO opportunity. Interviews are taking place immediately!

To apply for this SENCO opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed to this SENCO position. The successful SENCO candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This SENCO post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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SENCO (Maternity Cover) – Tower Hamlets