SENCO

Required for immediate appointment however the date will be negotiable for the right candidate

Are you a qualified teacher with a passion for working with SEN pupils? Are you looking for your next step into a SENCO role?

At Sir John Heron, we are seeking to appoint a SENCO to join our friendly and inclusive school in inner London. We are a mainstream school with a resource provision for pupils with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). You will be responsible for overseeing our SEN unit and teaching part time in those classes. This role is a perfect opportunity for an experienced SENCO or SEN teacher looking to take the next step in their career to becoming a SENCO. The role will be divided between teaching and management responsibilities.

You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team of people within a very well-resourced school. Our SEN unit comprises of four classrooms, with pupils who have a variety of needs including PMLD and ASD.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• To ensure school policies and procedures are in line with the latest government SEN policies and regulations.
• To ensure teachers have the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out SEN policies and teach children with SEN to a high standard.
• To ensure the school is equipped with adequate equipment and facilities for special educational needs, including wheelchair accessibility and learning aids.
• To prepare and lead on SEN training for teachers and teaching assistants.
• To assess the specific educational needs of children with learning disabilities and provide recommendations for their support.
• To produce regular reports and updates on the educational progress of children for the Senior Leadership Team and parents.
• To teach children with learning difficulties in the classroom.
• To complete referrals and relevant paperwork to receive support from external agencies.
• To apply for funding and EHCPs for newly diagnosed students.

If you are an excellent SEN practitioner with a strong background in inclusive provision then this may be the job for you. Experience of teaching SEND pupils is essential. Already holding a NASENCO/NPQSENCO qualification is desirable, but the school can support in attaining this.

CVs are not accepted. If you would like to apply for the position, please apply online.

Closing date: Wednesday 22^nd April 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 5^th May 2026

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit, telephone Nazia Ishaq on 0208 514 9860 who will be happy to help; alternatively, email info@sirjohnheron.newham.sch.uk.

An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and appointment will be conditional subject to clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexuality. Sir John Heron Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.