SENCo

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Romford is seeking an experienced and passionate SENDCo to join its leadership team on an interim, part-time basis from September 2026.

About the role

As the Interim SENDCo, you will lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school, ensuring pupils with additional needs receive high-quality support and achieve positive outcomes.

You will oversee EHCPs, coordinate interventions, support teachers with adaptive teaching strategies, liaise with parents and external agencies, and ensure the school remains compliant with the SEND Code of Practice.

This is a leadership-focused role with no classroom teaching commitment, providing the opportunity to dedicate your time to improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the school
• Ensure pupils with SEND receive appropriate, high-quality support
• Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews, and SEND documentation
• Work closely with teachers to promote inclusive and adaptive teaching
• Support and coach staff to meet the needs of pupils with additional needs
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the impact of interventions
• Ensure the school remains compliant with current SEND legislation and best practice

About the school

This is a well-established and inclusive primary school that prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. The school has a strong sense of community, high expectations for all learners, and a leadership team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

The school is committed to delivering outstanding support for pupils with additional needs and works closely with families and external professionals to ensure every child receives the appropriate provision and opportunities to succeed.

What the School Offers

• Interim part-time position from September 2026
• Potential for the role to become full-time for the right candidate
• No teaching responsibilities – dedicated SENDCo role
• Supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• Inclusive and welcoming school community
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to shape and further develop SEND provision across the school
• A rewarding leadership role where you can make a lasting impact on pupils, families, and staff

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SENCo you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• The National Award for SEND Coordination (or willingness to work towards it)
• Previous experience as a SENDCo or within a SEND leadership role
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• Passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for all pupils
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes

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

• Years of previous 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 Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected].