Senco Opportunity - Inner London Pay

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment supports a progressive school in Central London to appoint a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). This senior role leads SEND provision, shaping policy and practice to improve outcomes and well‑being for all students.

The SENCO will head the learning support team, advise teachers on differentiated strategies, manage EHCP assessments and annual reviews, and coordinate multi‑agency partnerships with parents, educational psychologists, and local SEND

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with NASENCO qualification or working towards it.
• Proven SEND leadership experience within UK primary/secondary schools.
• Up-to-date knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership abilities.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: develop and implement SEND policy and monitor progress.
• EHCP Management: oversee EHCP assessments, annual reviews and multi-agency casework.
• Staff Guidance & Training: provide CPD and mentoring on differentiated learning.
• Parental & Multi-Agency Collaboration: build partnerships with parents and SEND services.
• Provision Mapping: manage resources and interventions to maximise outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Empathy

Multi-agency coordination

Education

QTS + NASENCO (or working towards)

Job description

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Vacancy – Central London

Position: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Location: Central London

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent or Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

About the Role

We are working closely with an inclusive, progressive school in Central London to appoint a dedicated and passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). This is a vital leadership position responsible for driving the strategic direction, implementation, and evaluation of provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will lead the specialist learning support team, guide teaching staff on adaptive practice, and ensure that every student with additional needs receives the targeted intervention and resources required to thrive academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of the school’s SEND policy, tracking the progress of students on the SEND register and evaluating the impact of interventions.

• EHCP Management: Oversee the statutory Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessment process, annual reviews, and multi‑agency casework.

• Staff Guidance & Training: Provide expert advice, mentoring, and continuous professional development (CPD) to teachers and teaching assistants on differentiated learning and effective support strategies.

• Parental & Multi‑Agency Collaboration: Build strong, supportive partnerships with parents, carers, educational psychologists, speech therapists, and local authority SEND services.

• Provision Mapping: Manage the deployment of specialist resources, teaching assistants, and interventions to maximize student outcomes and well‑being.

Ideal Candidate Specification

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) alongside the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO) qualification (or working towards it, where applicable).

• Experience: Proven, successful experience teaching and coordinating SEND provision within a UK primary or secondary school setting.

• Knowledge: Expert, up-to-date knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory regulations, and evidence‑based intervention strategies.

• Skills: Outstanding communication, organizational, and empathetic leadership skills, with the resilience to manage complex cases and multi‑agency coordination.

• Vetting: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process a new one).