SENCO - Secondary

Empowering Learning; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is looking for a SENCO to lead special educational needs provision in a mainstream secondary school in East London. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of SEN frameworks, and a commitment to student development. This full-time role offers competitive pay to scale, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment that aims to support students in achieving their potential.

Benefits

Paid to scale

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with SENCO experience and QTS.
• Strong knowledge of SEN law, frameworks, and inclusion strategies.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the school's SEN provision across KS3-KS5.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEN and SEMH.
• Provide guidance for classroom staff to maximise pupil progression.
• Monitor outcomes, assessments, and intervention programmes.
• Liaise with parents and external agencies for holistic support.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of SEN law

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Job description

SENCO - Secondary

Pay: Paid to scale - salary or daily rate equivalent. Start: January 2026. Contract: Full-time, temporary or permanent.

Lead SEN provision and support student progression across a mainstream secondary school.

Empowering Learning are seeking an experienced SENCO to join a busy mainstream secondary school in East London. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of SEN frameworks, and a commitment to student development and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the school's SEN provision across KS3-KS5
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEN and SEMH
• Provide guidance, interventions, and strategies for classroom staff to maximise pupil progression
• Monitor and track outcomes, assessments, and intervention programmes
• Liaise with parents, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure holistic support
• Contribute to whole-school policies and staff CPD on SEN and inclusion

What’s on offer

• Paid to scale - salary or daily rate equivalent
• Full-time role, temporary or permanent
• Leadership responsibility with scope for professional development
• Collaborative and supportive school environment

You will need

• Qualified teacher with SENCO experience and QTS
• Strong knowledge of SEN law, frameworks, and inclusion strategies
• Excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills
• Ability to drive student progress, interventions, and outcomes across the school

To apply, send your CV to Brad at Empowering Learning.

Empowering Learning is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all applicants.