SENCO Teacher with class Teacher Responsibilities

Green Wrythe Primary School; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Carshalton is seeking an enthusiastic SENCO to manage Special Educational Needs provision and teach EYFS/KS1. The role requires a strong commitment to inclusive education and management skills to ensure every pupil reaches their potential. Apply if you possess the NPQSENCO or are willing to obtain it within 3 years. Join a supportive team dedicated to educational excellence and safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and leading SEND provision.
• Willingness to complete NPQSENCO within 3 years.
• Ability to drive outstanding inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage SEND provision across the school.
• Act as EYFS / KS1 class teacher.
• Ensure every pupil achieves their full potential.

Skills

Teaching experience

SENCO qualification

Strong leadership skills

Education

National professional qualification for special educational needs co‑ordinators (NPQSENCO)

Job description

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Green Wrythe Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic SENCO (with class teacher responsibilities). The post holder will take on the dual responsibility of managing and leading the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the school (0.5 FTE, estimated) while also acting as a EYFS / KS1 class teacher (0.5 FTE, estimated). This is a crucial role requiring an excellent practitioner with the vision and commitment to drive outstanding inclusive practice across the school, ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential.

We are looking for a Teacher who has completed the National professional qualification for special educational needs co‑ordinators (NPQSENCO) or is willing to complete it within 3 years of appointment.

Why join Green Wrythe Primary School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Green Wrythe Primary School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. We are a successful and unique school consisting of two departments Ark and Rainbow, and were rated Good in all areas at the last Ofsted inspection in April 2023. Ark is our one‑form entry mainstream school department. Rainbow is our specialised education department for 59 children with autism. Our aim is to give students at Green Wrythe Primary School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Ambition

We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. In other words, we go for it every day!

Excellence

We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to. We endeavour to do our very best and excel in all aspects of school life.

Pride

We are ‘fiercely’ proud of ourselves, our school, our community and our Trust. We hold our heads high and feel a sense of togetherness and joy in our school.

Department / team information

We are a successful and unique school consisting of two departments Ark and Rainbow, and were rated Good in all areas at the last Ofsted inspection in April 2023. Ark is our one‑form entry mainstream school department. Rainbow is our highly specialised resourced provision department for 59 children with autism.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi‑academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like‑minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Benefits

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 28th January 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding Statement

Green Wrythe Primary School 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.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.