SENCO

Sir John Heron Primary School, London, E12 5PY

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS depending on experience
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Point

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Sir John Heron, we are seeking to appoint a SENCO to join our friendly and inclusive school in inner London. We are a mainstream school with a resource provision for pupils with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). You will be responsible for overseeing our SEN unit and teaching part time in those classes. This role is a perfect opportunity for an experienced SENCO or SEN teacher looking to take the next step in their career to becoming a SENCO. The role will be divided between teaching and management responsibilities.

You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team of people within a very well-resourced school. Our SEN unit comprises of four classrooms, with pupils who have a variety of needs including PMLD and ASD.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• To ensure school policies and procedures are in line with the latest government SEN policies and regulations.
• To ensure teachers have the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out SEN policies and teach children with SEN to a high standard.
• To ensure the school is equipped with adequate equipment and facilities for special educational needs, including wheelchair accessibility and learning aids.
• To prepare and lead on SEN training for teachers and teaching assistants.
• To assess the specific educational needs of children with learning disabilities and provide recommendations for their support.
• To produce regular reports and updates on the educational progress of children for the Senior Leadership Team and parents.
• To teach children with learning difficulties in the classroom.
• To complete referrals and relevant paperwork to receive support from external agencies.
• To apply for funding and EHCPs for newly diagnosed students.

If you are an excellent SEN practitioner with a strong background in inclusive provision then this may be the job for you. Experience of teaching SEND pupils is essential. Already holding a NASENCO/NPQSENCO qualification is desirable, but the school can support in attaining this.

What the school offers its staff

We have a supportive, welcoming staff, committed to providing a learning environment which is safe, secure and stimulating.

What can we offer you?

• Wonderful and well-behaved pupils that love to learn.
• Excellent relationships with our families and wider community.
• Supportive leadership team with clear focus and direction.
• A belief in collaboration and peer to peer support.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• A commitment to enabling our staff to have a positive work life balance.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENCO Job Description.pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants 2026.pdf - 245 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sir John Heron Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir John Heron Primary School website
• Email address: info@sirjohnheron.newham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02085149860
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-john-heron-primary-school

Sir John Heron Primary School is a two-form entry community school located in the culturally and socially diverse community of Manor Park. We are extremely proud of our happy and inclusive school in which we put the children at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to create a challenging and purposeful curriculum that develops all of our pupils and creates a lifelong love of learning.

Arranging a visit to Sir John Heron Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@sirjohnheron.newham.sch.uk.

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