SENCO

SENCO in City of London

City of London Full-Time No home office possible

POSITION: SENCO
PAY: Paid to Scale (in line with experience)
CONTRACT: Full Time & Long Term
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday
START DATE: January 2026
LOCATION: Waltham Forest, North East London

A forward-thinking and inclusive primary school in Waltham Forest, North East London, is seeking an experienced SENCO to join their team on a long-term basis for the Spring Term only, starting January 2026. This role is ideal for an organised, skilled, and passionate SEND leader who can confidently oversee and drive high-quality provision during this fixed-term period.

About the role: SENCO

Lead and manage the school\’s SEND provision across all year groups
Coordinate support for pupils with a range of additional needs
Work closely with teachers, support staff, and external professionals
Oversee EHCP processes, reviews, and statutory responsibilities
Monitor pupil progress, interventions, and SEND outcomes
Support staff with strategies, differentiation, and pupil plans
Maintain accurate and compliant SEND records
Safeguard pupils at all times
Full-time & Long-Term role (Spring Term only)
January 2026 start
Primary setting located in Waltham Forest, North East London

The ideal candidate: SENCO

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required
NASENCo qualification preferred (or ongoing)
Strong understanding of SEND processes and statutory requirements
Proven experience working as a SENCO or in a similar leadership role
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Confident supporting staff, pupils, and families
Reliable, proactive, and committed to inclusive education

Benefits of joining Clarus Education as a SENCO

Paid to scale (AWR) – equal to permanent staff from week 12
Specialist support for long-term and leadership roles
Your own dedicated consultant
DBS advice and guidance
£250 \’Refer a Teacher\’ bonus / £150 for support staff
Ongoing professional and pastoral support

Please note: Sponsorship cannot be offered for this position SENCO role. Applicants must hold QTS awarded by the British Department for Education.

How To Apply

To apply for this SENCO, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this SENCO role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

Apply for this SENCO opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the SENCO role within 48 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a SENCO, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful SENCO candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This SENCO post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.