SENDCO

JobsinED Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a SENDCO to drive SEND excellence in their high-achieving school. This role offers competitive daily pay between £160 and £200, along with significant leadership exposure and CPD opportunities. Ideal candidates will be UK-trained teachers with QTS and a desire to positively impact SEND outcomes. Join a diverse, ambitious community focused on delivering exceptional educational experiences for all students.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and NASENCO.
• Track record of Good or Outstanding teaching.
• Commitment to exceptional SEN practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full SEND strategy ensuring excellent provision.
• Mentor and coordinate a talented team of LSAs and specialists.
• Develop and quality-assure EHCPs, interventions, and timetables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SEN knowledge

Team coordination

Empathy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO qualification (or working towards)

Job description

SENDCO – Lead Impactful Inclusion at a High‑Achieving East London School

Champion transformative learning as a SENDCO in a vibrant Barking and Dagenham school renowned for its relentless pursuit of excellence. This is a career-defining opportunity to drive true inclusion, foster outstanding student progress, and shape the entire SEN provision. If you’re an ambitious, expert educator who believes in the power of high expectations, innovation, and compassion, this SENDCO role will set you apart.

As a SENDCO here, you’ll be at the heart of a thriving, Ofsted ‘Good to Outstanding’ academy where ambition is celebrated and expertise is highly valued. Gain unrivalled leadership experience managing whole‑school SEND strategies, access first‑class CPD tailored to future senior leaders, and work alongside dynamic staff driven by impact and integrity. Shape a purposeful SEND culture with specialist resources and substantial investment in pupils, while accelerating your own professional trajectory in a collaborative, respectful environment.

Key Highlights

• SENDCO role – drive whole‑school SEND excellence
• From £160 • £200 per day – competitive and rewarding package
• Barking and Dagenham – rapid transport links, diverse community
• Ofsted rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ – high standards, strong outcomes
• Accelerated CPD and senior leader development – leadership exposure
• Designed for UK‑trained teachers with SENCO qualification/QTS
• Premium SEND facilities: intervention suites, technology, therapy spaces

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the full SEND strategy, ensuring statutory and aspirational provision
• Coordinating and mentoring a talented team of LSAs and specialistsCollaborating with SLT to embed highly personalised, inclusive teaching
• Developing and quality‑assuring EHCPs, interventions, and student timetables
• Engaging families, external agencies, and multidisciplinary partners proactively

Ideal SENDCO for this Barking and Dagenham School

• Inspiring UK‑trained teacher with QTS and NASENCO (or working towards)
• Track record of Good or Outstanding teaching and impact on SEND outcomes
• Committed to exceptional SEN practice, statutory knowledge, and safeguarding
• Empathetic communicator who thrives in high‑expectation environments
• Passionate about professional growth and the transformative power of education

Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School?

• Forward‑thinking leadership that trusts autonomy and vision
• Genuine investment in SEND: resources, CPD, behaviour & welfare
• Diverse, respectful, and ambitious student body
• Unrivalled leadership mentoring and routes to Assistant Headship
• Supportive and collegiate culture: every staff voice matters

Ready to accelerate your SENDCO career and deliver lasting, visible difference in an exceptional Barking and Dagenham setting? If you’re eager to join a premium, supportive school with scope for meaningful impact, apply as soon as possible – selection is ongoing and this opportunity will not remain open for long.