SENCO (Cover) - Specialist SEN School - Hackney
Full-Time | Immediate Start | Supportive Leadership Team

Are you an experienced SENCO looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils with additional needs?

A welcoming and well-resourced specialist SEN school in Hackney is seeking a confident and compassionate SENCO to join their team on a cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a highly supportive environment that places inclusion, collaboration and pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex needs and is known for its nurturing ethos, strong staff teamwork and commitment to ensuring every child is supported to reach their full potential.

The Role

As SENCO, you will play a central role in shaping and leading the school's SEND provision, ensuring pupils receive the tailored support they need to succeed both academically and socially.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating the school's SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice

• Overseeing EHCPs, support plans and targeted interventions

• Working closely with teachers, therapists, parents and external agencies

• Monitoring pupil progress and ensuring effective support strategies are in place

• Supporting and guiding staff with best practice for inclusive teaching

• Helping maintain a positive, structured and supportive learning environment

What the School Offers

• A supportive senior leadership team and collaborative staff culture

• A well-resourced specialist setting with experienced SEND professionals

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils with complex needs

• A welcoming school community that values inclusion and staff wellbeing

• The chance to step into a key leadership role within a respected SEN setting

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• National Award for SEN Coordination (or working towards it)

• Experience working within SEN or specialist settings

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

• Confident leadership, communication and organisational skills

• A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting pupils and families

If you're an experienced SENCO looking for your next challenge in a supportive SEN school, this is an excellent opportunity to lead provision and make a lasting impact.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more about this role.