Primary SENCO

Primary SENCO (Maternity Cover) – Tower Hamlets
Salary: £40,317 – £62,496 per annum (MPS/UPS, Inner London)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-term (until January)
Location: Tower Hamlets, London (In-person)

Job Overview

An inclusive and forward-thinking primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a committed Primary SENCO to join its leadership team on a maternity cover basis.

This Primary SENCO role is based in a diverse, high-achieving school where inclusion is central to everything they do. The school is known for its nurturing ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to ensuring every child—supported by effective Primary SENCO leadership—achieves their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Primary SENCO or aspiring inclusion leader to take ownership of SEND provision across the school and make a meaningful impact during this maternity cover period.

Key Responsibilities – Primary SENCO

As the Primary SENCO, you will:

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the primary phase as the designated Primary SENCO
• Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress to ensure effective and timely interventions
• Support teachers in delivering high-quality inclusive practice across the school
• Work closely with families, external agencies, and specialists as the school’s Primary SENCO
• Ensure full compliance with SEND legislation and maintain accurate records
• Contribute to wider school improvement and inclusion priorities in your capacity as Primary SENCO

Person Specification – Primary SENCO

The successful Primary SENCO will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• NASENCO qualification (National Award for SEN Coordination)
• Strong experience working as or alongside a Primary SENCO in a primary setting
• Secure knowledge of SEND frameworks, legislation, and inclusive practice
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, staff, and families
• A clear commitment to high expectations and inclusive education as a Primary SENCO

What the School Offers the Primary SENCO

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Established SEND systems to support the Primary SENCO
• Strong external agency partnerships
• High-quality CPD, including leadership and Primary SENCO development
• Positive, collaborative working culture with a focus on wellbeing
• Enthusiastic pupils and engaged families
• Well-resourced interventions and inclusive teaching support

Application

If you are an experienced Primary SENCO or an aspiring inclusion leader ready for a rewarding maternity cover role, we encourage you to apply.

Please send your CV to Clarus Education to be considered for this Primary SENCO opportunity. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

Interviews for this Primary SENCO role are taking place immediately.

To apply for this Primary SENCO role, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 2 working days of an application.

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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.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Primary SENCO | Full time | Fixed Term | Tower Hamlets

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