21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Easter 2026 or sooner

  • Closing date

    17 November 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    27 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: This is a part-time role that equates to 3 days a week. The working pattern is flexible and will be discussed at interview.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS +TLR2a

Additional allowances

MPS/UPS +TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, creative and highly-skilled practitioner to undertake the role of SENCO from Easter 2026 or sooner.

This is a part-time role that equates to 3 days a week. The working pattern is flexible and will be discussed at interview.

We are looking for someone to further develop how our motto, “We Can Shine!”, is further embedded for our SEND children so that they have every opportunity to shine in our wonderful school.

The successful candidate will:

  • be committed to providing the best educational opportunities for all children, especially those with SEND
  • have a proven track record of excellent teaching and high expectations of themselves and others
  • inspire and motivate others to empower every child to “shine”
  • have excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
  • have an eye for detail and consistently meet deadlines

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate can expect:

  • to work with incredible children who love their school and want to “shine”
  • opportunities to be part of the wider development, improvement and evaluation of the school
  • excellent support from the school’s experienced leadership team and governing body
  • support through the school’s strong links with other local schools
  • the opportunity to “shine”!

Flexible working opportunities

This is a part-time role that equates to 3 days a week. The working pattern is flexible and will be discussed at interview.

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please call the school office to arrange.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

About Wanstead Church School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
207 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0208 989 6001

Voluntary Aided

Arranging a visit to Wanstead Church School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email natalie.denchfield@wansteadchurch.redbridge.sch.uk.

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