SENCO

Teach Now; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interim assignment

TLR included

Extension potential

Welwyn Garden City location

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SENCO for an interim role at an academy in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. The placement is initially until late November 2026 with potential to extend. You will bring continuity, establish priorities quickly and oversee SEND provision during staff absence, keeping pupils at the heart of decisions.

You will need strong organisation, excellent communication and collaborative skills, plus a commitment to safeguarding and improving SEND outcomes for pupils.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a SENCO.
• Ability to start in November and manage priorities quickly.
• Knowledge of SEND provision, individual support planning and inclusive practice.
• Strong organisation, communication and collaborative working skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Availability for a November start and initial cover period.

Responsibilities

• Review current SEND priorities and ongoing work.
• Coordinate support and communicate with colleagues.
• Help staff maintain consistent approaches to pupils needs.
• Keep SEND records, actions and reviews organised.
• Support communication with families and external professionals.
• Maintain clear handover of progress and outstanding priorities.

Skills

SENCO experience

Interim assignment readiness

SEND knowledge

Organization & communication

Safeguarding commitment

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. You’ll 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

• 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.

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• 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.

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.