SENCo Required - January Start!

Protocol Education; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across mainstream and SE

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead and shape SEND provision in a welcoming Islington secondary school. You will join the leadership team from January 2027 and work to improve outcomes for students with additional needs, developing inclusive practice and staff capability.

You will lead KS3–KS5 SEND, develop EHCPs and coordinate multi‑agency support, while driving a culture of high expectations and positive collaboration with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• The NASENCO qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Experience as a SENCO in a secondary school is required.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and SEND legislation.
• Experience managing EHCPs and coordinating multi‑agency support.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Strategic SEND leadership with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's SEND provision across KS3–KS5.
• Identify students with additional needs and arrange appropriate support.
• Develop, review and monitor EHCPs, support plans and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies.
• Provide staff training on SEND strategies and inclusive practice.
• Monitor progress and evaluate intervention impact using data.
• Oversee annual reviews and statutory SEND responsibilities.

Skills

NASENCO

SENCO experience

SEND leadership

Communication skills

Education

NASENCO qualification

Job description

Ready to lead and shape SEND provision across a thriving secondary school?

If you're an experienced SENCO with a passion for improving outcomes for young people with additional needs, this could be the perfect next step in your career. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive secondary school where you'll play a key strategic role in developing inclusive practice, supporting staff and ensuring students receive the provision they need to succeed.

We're working with a welcoming and well-supported Secondary School in Islington seeking an experienced SENCO to join their leadership team from January 2027, following the Christmas holidays. The successful candidate will have a proven track record within a secondary school setting and hold the appropriate SENCO qualification and experience required to lead and develop effective SEND provision.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and managing the school's SEND provision across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Identifying students with additional needs and ensuring appropriate support is implemented
• Developing, reviewing and monitoring EHCPs, support plans and interventions
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies to secure positive outcomes
• Providing guidance and training to staff on effective SEND strategies and inclusive practice
• Monitoring student progress and using data to evaluate the impact of interventions
• Managing annual reviews and ensuring statutory SEND responsibilities are met
• Supporting the school's wider inclusion strategy and promoting a culture of high expectations for all learners

What we're looking for:

• The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) qualification (or equivalent SENCO qualification) is essential
• Previous experience working as a SENCO within a secondary school is essential
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation
• Proven experience managing EHCPs and coordinating multi‑agency support
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external professionals
• A proactive and strategic approach to SEND leadership
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for students with SEND

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep things simple. Honest conversations, clear communication and opportunities that genuinely fit what you're looking for.

You'll get:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you

At Protocol Education, we understand the importance of strong SEND leadership. That's why we work closely with schools to connect experienced SEN professionals with opportunities where they can make a lasting impact.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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