SENCO

POSITION
SENCO

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced SENCO for an inclusive two-form entry Primary School in Abbey Wood, Greenwich. The school is well-established and highly regarded within the community for its nurturing ethos, strong pastoral support, and commitment to inclusive education. The school offers an engaging curriculum, specialist support for pupils with additional needs, and excellent professional development opportunities. This position is open to qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for leading and developing SEND provision, ensuring all pupils can achieve their full potential.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS
Location: Abbey Wood, Greenwich
· Position: SENCO - Primary School
Type of Work: Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school, managing EHCPs, liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies, monitoring pupil progress, and supporting inclusive teaching and learning practices
Start Date: September 2026
End Date: July 2027
Contract Type: Temporary
Full time/part time: Full Time
Minimum Rate of Pay: From GBP215 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
Minimum 2 years' experience working within a Primary School setting, including experience supporting pupils with SEND
Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation
Experience managing EHCP processes, annual reviews, and coordinating support for pupils with a range of needs, including SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and EAL
Proven ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff, senior leaders, parents/carers, and external professionals
Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
Up-to-date Safeguarding training (within the last year)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service
Provide two recent professional references covering the last two years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks before starting.

PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU:
Access to accredited CPD courses, including Safeguarding, SEND Leadership, and Behaviour Management
Support from our dedicated Training and Development Team
Opportunities for career progression and professional growth