SENDCO Needed in independent school in Southeast London

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is delighted to be working with a unique and nurturing primary school in Greenwich that is seeking an experienced and dedicated SENDCO to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

This welcoming school follows a Waldorf-inspired educational approach, placing equal importance on academic achievement, creativity, emotional wellbeing, and personal development. The curriculum is designed to educate the whole child, encouraging curiosity, imagination, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

As SENDCO, you will play a pivotal role in leading the school's provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, families, and external agencies to ensure every child receives the support and opportunities they need to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion, highly organised, and committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

The leadership team is highly supportive and committed to staff development, offering ongoing training and professional growth opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join the school for the full academic year, becoming an integral part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing an inspiring and holistic education.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - Greenwich, South East London
Position - SENDCO
Type of work - Leading SEND provision, managing EHCPs, conducting assessments and reviews, liaising with parents and external agencies, supporting staff with inclusive practice, and ensuring statutory compliance
Contract or position start date - September 2026
Duration / Likely Duration - Full Academic Year
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2027
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Contract
Full time/part time - Full Time
Rate of pay - £250 - £300 per day
Hours - 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or willingness to work towards it
Proven experience supporting children with SEND within a UK school setting
Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes
Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued 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 or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child-related references that cover at least the last two years
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed