SENCO

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

Position

SENCO – Interim Cover

Contract Type

Full-time Temporary – initially until late November 2026, with potential to extend

Start Date

November 2026

Location

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Salary

M3–U3: £39,979–£54,328 per annum, plus TLR.

Salary will be dependent on the candidates qualifications and experience.

Hours of work

Full-time; exact hours to be confirmed

About the Role

Bring experienced SEND leadership to a school that needs continuity now. Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SENCO for an interim opportunity at an academy in Welwyn Garden City. The placement is initially expected to run until late November 2026, with the possibility of extension. This role will suit an established SENCO who can settle quickly, understand existing priorities and help maintain consistent provision during a period of staff absence. Youll need to combine clear organisation with an approachable manner, keeping pupils needs central to your decisions.

Requirements

• 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.

Key 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.

Benefits – Our client can offer you

• A focused interim opportunity in Welwyn Garden City.
• An assignment that puts established SENCO experience to use.
• The chance to support continuity for pupils and colleagues.
• An initial placement until late November, with potential to extend.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.