Secondary SENCO
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £320 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ilford, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 202080 |
Summary
Secondary SENCO - Ilford
Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start | Up to £320 per Day
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required
Are you an experienced SENCO looking for a role where your expertise truly influences outcomes for young people? A well-established secondary academy in Ilford is seeking a proactive and committed SENCO to join their team on a long-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking school where inclusive practice is embedded across the whole community and SEND leadership is genuinely valued.
As Secondary SENCO, you will take strategic and operational responsibility for SEND provision across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring pupils receive high-quality, personalised support. Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school
Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school
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Managing the SEND register, EHCP processes, annual reviews, and referrals
Managing the SEND register, EHCP processes, annual reviews, and referrals
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Supporting teaching staff to enhance inclusive classroom practice and differentiation
Supporting teaching staff to enhance inclusive classroom practice and differentiation
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Overseeing assessments, targeted interventions, and personalised learning plans
Overseeing assessments, targeted interventions, and personalised learning plans
-
Building strong partnerships with families, external agencies, and pastoral teams
Building strong partnerships with families, external agencies, and pastoral teams
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Contributing to whole-school SEND strategy and delivering staff training
Contributing to whole-school SEND strategy and delivering staff training
The successful candidate will bring:
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NASENCO qualification (essential)
NASENCO qualification (essential)
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QTS (desirable)
QTS (desirable)
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Strong knowledge of secondary SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs
Strong knowledge of secondary SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs
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Excellent organisational and communication skills
Excellent organisational and communication skills
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A calm, solutions-focused approach with confident leadership presence
A calm, solutions-focused approach with confident leadership presence
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A collaborative mindset and a genuine commitment to pupil-centred practice
A collaborative mindset and a genuine commitment to pupil-centred practice
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A supportive and engaged Senior Leadership Team who value SEND leadership
A supportive and engaged Senior Leadership Team who value SEND leadership
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Access to ongoing CPD and SEND-focused professional development
Access to ongoing CPD and SEND-focused professional development
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On-site staff parking
On-site staff parking
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A positive, inclusive school culture where your work makes a measurable difference
A positive, inclusive school culture where your work makes a measurable difference
If you are a SENCO seeking a role where you will be trusted, supported, and empowered to lead meaningful change, this opportunity could be an excellent next step.
About us
We are is a specialist education recruitment consultancy supporting Teachers and Support Staff into short- and long-term temporary and permanent roles across Primary, Secondary, and Special Education settings throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and conduct thorough vetting checks on all candidates. This includes an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Update Service subscription) and verification of relevant qualifications. Support with DBS applications is available where required.
Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start | Up to £320 per Day
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required
Are you an experienced SENCO looking for a role where your expertise truly influences outcomes for young people? A well-established secondary academy in Ilford is seeking a proactive and committed SENCO to join their team on a long-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking school where inclusive practice is embedded across the whole community and SEND leadership is genuinely valued.
As Secondary SENCO, you will take strategic and operational responsibility for SEND provision across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring pupils receive high-quality, personalised support. Your responsibilities will include:
-
Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school
Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school
-
Managing the SEND register, EHCP processes, annual reviews, and referrals
Managing the SEND register, EHCP processes, annual reviews, and referrals
-
Supporting teaching staff to enhance inclusive classroom practice and differentiation
Supporting teaching staff to enhance inclusive classroom practice and differentiation
-
Overseeing assessments, targeted interventions, and personalised learning plans
Overseeing assessments, targeted interventions, and personalised learning plans
-
Building strong partnerships with families, external agencies, and pastoral teams
Building strong partnerships with families, external agencies, and pastoral teams
-
Contributing to whole-school SEND strategy and delivering staff training
Contributing to whole-school SEND strategy and delivering staff training
The successful candidate will bring:
-
NASENCO qualification (essential)
NASENCO qualification (essential)
-
QTS (desirable)
QTS (desirable)
-
Strong knowledge of secondary SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs
Strong knowledge of secondary SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs
-
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Excellent organisational and communication skills
-
A calm, solutions-focused approach with confident leadership presence
A calm, solutions-focused approach with confident leadership presence
-
A collaborative mindset and a genuine commitment to pupil-centred practice
A collaborative mindset and a genuine commitment to pupil-centred practice
-
A supportive and engaged Senior Leadership Team who value SEND leadership
A supportive and engaged Senior Leadership Team who value SEND leadership
-
Access to ongoing CPD and SEND-focused professional development
Access to ongoing CPD and SEND-focused professional development
-
On-site staff parking
On-site staff parking
-
A positive, inclusive school culture where your work makes a measurable difference
A positive, inclusive school culture where your work makes a measurable difference
If you are a SENCO seeking a role where you will be trusted, supported, and empowered to lead meaningful change, this opportunity could be an excellent next step.
About us
We are is a specialist education recruitment consultancy supporting Teachers and Support Staff into short- and long-term temporary and permanent roles across Primary, Secondary, and Special Education settings throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and conduct thorough vetting checks on all candidates. This includes an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Update Service subscription) and verification of relevant qualifications. Support with DBS applications is available where required.