Lead SENCo (4 Days per Week)
Lead SENCo (4 Days per Week)
Job Title: Lead SENCo (Primary)
Salary: Competitive - in line with SENCo experience & qualifications
Borough: Barnet
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 4 days per week, long-term (with potential for permanency)
SANZA Teaching Agency (Tradewind's sister company) is delighted to be working with an outstanding, forward-thinking primary school in Barnet . This exceptional school is seeking an inspiring and experienced Lead SENCo to oversee, drive and elevate provision for pupils with additional needs. This is an exciting part-time leadership role within a warm, ambitious, and highly reputable school community.
The Role
This position will allow you to champion inclusive practice and shape the school's SEND strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating the school's SEND provision across all year groups
- Overseeing EHCP processes, reviews, referrals and external agency engagement
- Working closely with teachers and support staff to model best practice
- Delivering high-quality training and guidance to staff on SEND strategies
- Monitoring pupil progress, analysing data and identifying next steps
- Maintaining accurate records, SEND registers and personalised plans
- Supporting parents, carers and external professionals with a collaborative approach
- Ensuring the school's SEND policy is implemented consistently and effectively
- Contributing to whole-school development as part of the senior leadership team
About the School
This is a truly exceptional primary school known for its nurturing ethos, commitment to inclusion and inspirational leadership.
What makes this school outstanding:
- A highly supportive Headteacher who values staff wellbeing and development
- A strong focus on inclusive practice and early intervention
- A warm, community-driven environment where every child is known, valued and celebrated
- Dedicated provision for SEND, including well-resourced intervention spaces
- A talented teaching and support team who work collaboratively and creatively
- Strong partnerships with local services, educational psychologists and specialist teams
- Excellent CPD opportunities, with staff frequently progressing into leadership
- Beautiful grounds, modern facilities and a calm, purposeful atmosphere
- Fantastic parental engagement and a culture of kindness, respect and ambition
This school is widely regarded as one of the top SEND-inclusive primary settings in Barnet , making it an outstanding opportunity for a passionate SENCo.
The Ideal Candidate
The school is seeking a confident and compassionate SEND leader.
You will need:
- SENCo qualification (or willingness to complete)
- Substantial experience working within SEND leadership or coordination
- Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of professionals
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to drive school-wide improvement
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A calm, empathetic and solution-focused approach
- Clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
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