Interim SENCO in Welwyn Garden City – SEND Continuity

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interim role

Welwyn Garden City

Refer a friend £150

AWR pay parity

CPD training access

Potential extension

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking an experienced SENCO for an interim post at an academy in Welwyn Garden City. The role runs initially until late November 2026, with a potential extension. You will bring continuity, focus on SEND priorities and maintain high standards of provision during staff absence.

The successful candidate will settle quickly, prioritise effectively and keep pupils at the heart of decisions, working collaboratively with staff and families to safeguard and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a SENCO.
• Confidence taking on an interim assignment and establishing priorities quickly.
• Knowledge of SEND provision, individual support planning and inclusive practice.
• Strong organisation, communication and collaborative working skills.
• Availability for a November start and the initial cover period.
• Commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing current SEND priorities and ongoing work.
• Coordinating support and communicating with relevant colleagues.
• Helping staff maintain consistent approaches to pupils needs.
• Keeping SEND records, actions and reviews organised.
• Supporting communication with families and external professionals.
• Maintaining a clear handover of progress and outstanding priorities.

Skills

SENCO

Interim role

SEND provision

Inclusive practice

Organisation

Communication

Collaboration

Safeguarding

November start

Job description

Teach Now Limited is seeking an experienced SENCO for an interim post at an academy in Welwyn Garden City. The role runs initially until late November 2026, with a potential extension. You will bring continuity, focus on SEND priorities and maintain high standards of provision during staff absence.

The successful candidate will settle quickly, prioritise effectively and keep pupils at the heart of decisions, working collaboratively with staff and families to safeguard and improve outcomes.