Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) – Primary School

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) – Primary School

📍 Location: Croydon, South East London
💰 Salary: £33,376 – £35,760 per annum (actual salary, depending on experience)
📅 Start Date: January 2027
🕒 Working Hours: 3 days per week (some flexibility available)
📋 Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced SENCo looking for an exciting new opportunity in a supportive and inclusive primary school?

Link Education is recruiting a passionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join a welcoming, two-form entry primary school in Croydon.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner who is committed to making a genuine difference in children’s education.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and developing SEND provision across the school, ensuring pupils with additional needs receive the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to thrive.

The Role

As SENCo, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school, ensuring inclusive practices are embedded throughout.
• Supporting teachers and teaching assistants in meeting the individual needs of pupils with SEND.
• Overseeing the identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils requiring additional support.
• Managing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and individual support plans.
• Developing and monitoring targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Working closely with parents, carers, external agencies and other professionals.
• Monitoring and evaluating SEND provision to ensure positive outcomes for pupils.
• Providing guidance and professional development opportunities for teaching and support staff.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant SEND legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding requirements.
• Working collaboratively with senior leadership to develop and improve whole-school SEND provision.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination or NPQ for SENCOs, or is working towards the required qualification.
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school environment.
• Has experience leading, coordinating or developing SEND provision.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant statutory requirements.
• Has experience managing EHCPs, annual reviews and individual support plans.
• Can confidently support and guide teachers and teaching assistants.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for children with additional needs.
• Demonstrates a proactive, compassionate and solution-focused approach.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school that places a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing, achievement and professional development.

The school offers:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to leadership development and training.
• A strong commitment to inclusive education.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils with SEND.

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced SENCo who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today through Link Education to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Link Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks.