Job Type: Full-time

Primary SENCO & Inclusion Leader (ASAP Start)Location: Tower Hamlets, East/Inner LondonSchool Type: Primary School (Co-educational, Ages 3–11)Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Long-Term ContractStart Date: Immediate / ASAPA forward-thinking, deeply inclusive primary school in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking an empathetic, strategic, and highly organized SENCO & Inclusion Leader to join their leadership team immediately. Located in the heart of East London—a vibrant community rich in diversity and cultural heritage—this immediate-start post offers an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated SENCO (or an experienced primary practitioner holding the NASENCO qualification) to drive high-impact inclusion strategies, eliminate learning barriers, and ensure every pupil reaches their full potential.About the RoleStepping into the role for an immediate start, you will act as the operational lead and strategic architect for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, class teachers, support staff, and external agencies, you will oversee provision mapping, statutory EHCP processes, targeted interventions, and adaptive learning strategies. You will foster a warm, high-expectation environment where neurodivergent pupils and those with complex learning, physical, or socio-emotional needs thrive academically and personally.Environment: A modern, highly resourced Inner London primary campus featuring dedicated SEN hubs, sensory spaces, nurture rooms, and digital tracking softwareCulture: A child-centered, trauma-informed primary setting focused on educational equity, early intervention, team-oriented teamwork, and strong, trust-based relationships with parentsKey ResponsibilitiesStrategic SEND Leadership: Lead, evaluate, and develop the school’s SEND strategy in strict accordance with the SEND Code of Practice (0–25), KCSIE, and local authority guidelines.EHCP & Intervention Management:



Direct statutory EHCP applications, organize annual reviews, design targeted provision maps, and measure the academic and social impact of specialist support programs.Multi-Agency Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), Occupational Therapists, CAMHS, and Tower Hamlets SEN Advisory Services.Staff Coaching & Quality First Teaching: Deliver targeted CPD for teachers and support staff, modeling inclusive pedagogy, scaffolding techniques, and adaptive classroom management.Parent & Community Engagement: Build open, supportive partnerships with parents and carers, ensuring families are active participants in setting and reviewing their child's developmental goals.RequirementsQualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential, supported by substantial primary classroom experience.National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or NPQSENCO qualification (or PGCE in SEN Coordination).Deep operational understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory EHCP processes, primary assessment frameworks, and adaptive teaching methodologies.Proven track record of monitoring progress data, leading support teams (LSAs/TAs), and coordinating multi-disciplinary support within an urban primary setting.Outstanding leadership presence, strong emotional intelligence, exceptional organization, and an unwavering commitment to pupil advocacy.Salary & BenefitsPay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale + SEN Allowance / TLR (commensurate with leadership experience and qualifications).Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), generous non-contact time for SENCO duties, funded continuous professional development (CPD), and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.How to ApplyIf you are a dedicated SENCO ready to make an immediate impact and lead transformative inclusion provision at a dynamic primary school in Tower Hamlets, we encourage you to apply right away. Please submit your completed application form and CV for immediate consideration.

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