SENDCo at Barclay Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/BPS/73199
  Location
155 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, Greater London, E10 6EJ
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (FTE)
Salary includes SEN allowance, with potential for an upper pay scale depending on experience.
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 24th Apr, 2026
  Start Date
01/09/2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed with candidates
   Interview Date(s)           To be confirmed with candidates
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About this Role

SENDCo Required for Barclay Primary School

Hours of work required: Full Time
Terms of Contract: Permanent
Pay Scale: MPS + SEN Allowance
Start Date: September 2026

“Pupils learn to be resilient and independent learners”

OFSTED Inspection – February 2026

  • Exceptional: Achievement, Early Years, Leadership and Governance
  • Strong Standard: Attendance and Behaviour, Curriculum and Teaching, Inclusion, Personal Development and Wellbeing
  • Safeguarding Standards Met

Are you looking to make a bigger impact on children with Special Educational Needs?
Are you looking to work for an employer with a dedicated career pathway?

Barclay Primary School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated and forward-thinking fully qualified SENDCo to join our fantastic team.

Applicants must hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) or an equivalent SENDCo qualification.

You will have the ability to engage with children ranging in age from 3  to 11, supporting their educational needs. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with children and parents, and who brings a positive, can-do attitude.

You will report directly to the Headteacher and leadership team. We are seeking an organised and committed individual who will lead and develop SEND provision across the school, ensuring it is delivered to the highest standard. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.


What we can offer you:

  • A dynamic leadership team to provide support and guidance
  • Experienced teachers to work alongside in a collaborative environment
  • A strong commitment to reducing workload, including marking and planning
  • Bespoke CPD and external professional development opportunities
  • Additional teacher development time alongside enhanced PPA
  • A supportive network of local schools for collaboration and development
  • Cutting-edge technology provided through Google and Apple
  • A Chromebook (convertible to a tablet) for all teachers
  • Staff perks membership with discounts and loyalty rewards
  • A free employee assistance programme available to all staff and their families

Barclay Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please give details of any relevant experience, skills or knowledge to support your application. Be concise but make sure that you cover ALL the essential points of the person/employee specification. NOTE; Your response to this section is extremely important and will be the basis of the short-listing panel's decision to invite you for interview.
  2. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education the Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the Trust might want to explore with you at interview. We carry out these searches manually. To assist with the search being as accurate as possible, please set out which social media platforms you use and the handles you use on each site, (such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook and other).

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