Primary - SENCO - Permanent, September 2025

Primary School SENCo

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Salary: £32,251 to £51,051 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Role Perks: Excellent location with access to surrounding amenities, supportive leadership team, low staff turnover, 2.5% higher salary than MPS, rewards perks

This school is a lovely two-form entry school with a Nursery, located within the heart of Portsmouth. They have high aspirations and expectations for children to ‘be their best’ in all that they do, reflecting on their school ethos of ensuring that each child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.

The school is one of the most disadvantaged schools in the area and face significant challenges, but with the help of an excellent SENCo coming into the school, they’re hoping this will help not only provide freedom for you to innovate and develop tailored solutions, but to meet the needs of the children with care, skill and passion, supporting with their personal and academic growth.

This school has always had fantastic feedback from previous candidates placed and hold a strong, supportive leadership team.

Day-to-day of the position:

• The freedom to innovate and develop creative, tailored solutions to meet the needs of our children.
• An environment where we ensure that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another.
• The opportunity to lead with confidence, shaping provision and ensuring that every child’s needs are met with care, skill, and compassion.
• A collaborative and positive environment where your ideas are valued and you are well supported, empowering you to do your best work.
• The chance to progress and develop your knowledge and skills through a wide variety of great professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to shape a legacy in a school community that is determined to overcome adversity and reach the highest standards.
• The chance to work with children who are eager to learn and who will thrive under your leadership, care and guidance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience of being a SENCo
• Hold National Award for SEN Coordination
• Proven experience with Special Educational Needs
• Committed to student success and well-being

What can the school offer you in return?

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Should you be interested, please click ‘Apply Now’ to forward us your most recent CV and a consultant will be in touch!