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Primary SENCO - October Half Term Start
NASENCo (awarded) + QTS required 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 thriving three‑form entry primary school in East London is looking for an experienced SENCO to join their supportive and collaborative SLT from October half term. The school has a strong reputation for inclusion, a warm community feel and a leadership team who genuinely invest in SEND provision.
This is a classroom‑based SENCO role, but most of your time will be spent out of class leading SEND strategy, coordinating provision and supporting teachers. You'll also teach some lessons when required - particularly during annual reviews, observations or when modelling best practice.
About the Role
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Leading whole‑school SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice
Leading whole‑school SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice
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Managing EHCPs, annual reviews, graduated approach cycles and targeted interventions
Managing EHCPs, annual reviews, graduated approach cycles and targeted interventions
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Working closely with teachers, TAs, external agencies and the SLT
Working closely with teachers, TAs, external agencies and the SLT
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Conducting lesson observations and supporting inclusive teaching
Conducting lesson observations and supporting inclusive teaching
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Delivering occasional teaching sessions when needed
Delivering occasional teaching sessions when needed
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Maintaining accurate SEND records and ensuring statutory compliance
Maintaining accurate SEND records and ensuring statutory compliance
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Supporting parents and carers through meetings and SEND pathways
Supporting parents and carers through meetings and SEND pathways
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Contributing to whole‑school inclusion and strategic development
Contributing to whole‑school inclusion and strategic development
What We're Looking For
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QTS
QTS
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NASENCo qualification (awarded)
NASENCo qualification (awarded)
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Strong primary SENCO experience
Strong primary SENCO experience
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Excellent knowledge of SEND legislation and EHCP processes
Excellent knowledge of SEND legislation and EHCP processes
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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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Commitment to the role until July 2025
Commitment 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: Taking place immediately
Interviews: Taking place immediately
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Note: No parking available, but the school is well connected by several Overground and Underground stations.
Note: No parking available, but the school is well connected by several Overground and Underground stations.
Could This Be Your Next Step?
Do you already hold the NASENCo qualification and want to lead SEND in a school where inclusion genuinely matters? Are you looking for a role where you can shape strategy but still stay connected to the classroom? Would you thrive in a supportive SLT environment that values collaboration and professional autonomy?
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.