SENCO

SENDCo Opportunity - Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £40,317 - £62,496 per year (MPS/UPS with Inner London weighting)

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term

Start Date: 01 January 2026

About the School

This is a vibrant, three-form entry primary school located in the heart of a richly diverse urban community in East London. The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong partnerships with families and external agencies, and a robust commitment to high-quality education for pupils with special educational needs. Staff are passionate about ensuring every child thrives, and the school boasts a dynamic SEND register reflecting a wide range of needs.

Role Overview

The school is seeking an enthusiastic, visionary, and highly skilled SENDCo to lead and enhance its inclusive provision. The successful candidate will be confident in shaping internal policies, collaborating with external professionals, and supporting families to ensure every child's voice is heard and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day provision for pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs and SEN support plans
• Lead on the application, review, and implementation of personalised plans
• Provide expert guidance to staff on SEND pedagogy, resources, and best practice
• Support the implementation of the school's Inclusion strategy in line with the SEND Code of Practice
• Foster transparent, collaborative relationships with staff, families, and external agencies
• Champion inclusive teaching and learning, with innovative approaches to assessment and differentiation

Essential Requirements

• NASENCO qualification
• Enhanced DBS check, ideally registered on the Update Service
• Proven experience working with a range of SEND needs
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing

What You'll Gain

• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and governing body
• A collaborative staff team and inspiring pupils

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking school community, we'd love to hear from you.

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.