Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

HES; London Borough of Havering; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Branfil Primary School in Havering invites applications for an SENCO to lead SEN policy development and provision within a friendly, busy primary environment. The role is a 0.6 FTE maternity cover, three days per week, starting 18 January 2027.

The post requires coordinating SEN support, liaising with staff, parents and external agencies, while teachers retain day-to-day classroom responsibilities. Closing date is 27 November 2026, with interview in the week of 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Duties described in the job posting; SENCO responsibilities include policy development and coordination of SEN provision.

Responsibilities

• Determine the strategic development of SEN policy and provision.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and coordinate provision for pupils with SEN or disabilities.
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working with staff, parents, carers and other agencies.
• Note: class teachers retain day-to-day classroom duties.

Job description

Contract : 3 days per week 0.6 FTE Temporary maternity cover

Start Date: 18th January 2027

The SENCO, under the direction of the headteacher, will:

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN and/or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and carers, and other agencies

While the SENCO will have responsibility for the oversight of provision for pupils with SEN and/or a disability, class teachers will hold responsibility for the day-to-day education and support of pupils within their classroom.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a more detailed explanation of the duties and responsibilities for this post.

We are a friendly, busy, forward thinking primary school where we believe in developing the whole child in a secure and challenging environment. We warmly invite you to come and see us in action so you can decide whether you would like to be part of our exciting journey.

Closing Date: 27th November 2026 - 12pm

Interview Date: W/c 30th November 2026

References will be requested for shortlisted candidates before the interview and online searches will be conducted.

Branfil Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Branfil is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff are required to undergo enhanced DBS checks.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.