Primary School SENCO

CLARUS EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable primary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a Primary School SENCO. The ideal candidate will have a NASENCO qualification, a record of excellent teaching practice, and be committed to delivering the best outcomes for students with SEND. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary between £40,316 and £62,496, along with collaboration opportunities and leadership support for professional growth. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status from the British Department of Education.

Benefits

Well-resourced environment

Wellbeing support for staff

Leadership time

Qualifications

• Record of good or better teaching practice required.
• Enthusiastic and committed attitude is vital.
• Excellent leadership and management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best outcomes for learners with SEND.
• Conduct assessments and plan interventions.
• Manage medical needs in the school setting.

Skills

Good or better teaching practice

Initiative and drive

Ambition for professional development

Leadership and management skills

Understanding of the SEND code of practice

Assessment of learning needs

Managing medical needs

Education

NASENCO qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary School SENCO

Primary School SENCO

Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS - £40,316 - £62,496

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: January 2026

Location: Barking and Dagenham

All Applicants must have the NASENCO qualification

Our Barking & Dagenham Primary School is a happy and successful school located in East London. We are at the heart of this culturally rich community where we are able to offer purposeful and exciting learning opportunities for all. Our vision for our school is for our children to learn today what they need to enable them to transform tomorrow!

We are looking for an inspiring, highly motivated and experienced SENCO to join our dedicated staff team. As a SENCO at our Primary School, we expect dedication, hard work and commitment to secure the very best outcomes for learners with SEND.

Qualifications & experience

• Have a record of good or better teaching practice
• Be enthusiastic, show initiative and drive
• Be ambitious and interested in your own professional development
• Show commitment to the school and contribute to all aspects of school life
• Have excellent leadership and management skills
• Have the NASENCO qualification or prior experience in the role
• Good understanding of the SEND code of practice
• Experience in conducting assessment of learning needs and planning appropriate curriculum provision and interventions for pupils with SEND.
• Experience managing medical needs in a school setting

We can offer you

• Curious children, who love learning
• Collaboration opportunities with supportive, forward thinking and dedicated teams
• An extensive wellbeing offer for staff, pupils and families and a Leadership team who promote wellbeing and academic success equally
• Well-resourced and attractive environment comprising a drama studio and school forest!
• Dedicated leadership time

Please note that as a school, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. All applicants must have a Qualified Teacher Status awarded by the British Department of Education.

To apply for this Primary School SENCO, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Primary School SENCO role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Primary School SENCO, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Primary School SENCO candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Primary School SENCO post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Primary School SENCO opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Primary School SENCO role within 48 hours.

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