SENCO

Smart Teachers are currently working with a highly regarded independent school in North London who are seeking an experienced and dedicated Temporary SENCO to join their team.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified SEN professional with strong leadership experience to provide effective SEND support and guidance across the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring pupils with additional needs receive high-quality provision and appropriate support to help them achieve their full potential.

About the school

This highly regarded independent school is located in North London and provides an inspiring and inclusive learning environment for pupils from the early years through to sixth form. The school is committed to delivering an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum that encourages academic excellence, creativity and personal development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SENCO you will:

• Lead and coordinate the school’s SEND provision
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and support of pupils with additional needs
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop effective SEND strategies
• Manage and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support plans
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation and best practice guidance

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable SENDCO experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].