Job Description:

SENCO / SEND Teacher – Specialist SEND School

Hammersmith, West London
£56,000 – £65,000 per annum
December 2026 Start 
Full-Time | Permanent (Employed Directly by the School)

Are you an experienced SENCO, SEND Teacher or SEND Lead looking for an exciting leadership opportunity?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with complex SEND, managing EHCPs and developing inclusive teaching practices?

Would you like to help shape the future of a new specialist SEND school, where you can make a genuine difference from the very beginning?

Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a proposed independent specialist school in Hammersmith, West London, seeking an experienced SENCO / SEND Teacher to join its leadership team.

About the School – SENCO / SEND Teacher

The school will support pupils aged 8–16, with a planned capacity of just 20 pupils across four small classes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing and ambitious specialist school, working closely with the Headteacher to help shape SEND provision, teaching standards and the school's inclusive learning environment.

The Role – SENCO / SEND Teacher

Working closely with the Headteacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading SEND provision, EHCPs, annual reviews and provision mapping.

• Supporting pupils with complex SEND through personalised learning strategies.

• Coaching teachers and teaching assistants in effective SEND practices.

• Working collaboratively with families, local authorities and external professionals.

• Supporting safeguarding, attendance and teaching and learning quality assurance.

• Contributing to school improvement and wider leadership responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate – SENCO / SEND Teacher

• QTS or QTLS is essential.

• Strong teaching experience within a mainstream or specialist SEND setting.

• Experience managing EHCPs and supporting pupils with complex needs.

• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and leadership skills.

• NPQ for SENCO, NASENCO or equivalent qualification strongly preferred.

• Previous SENCO, SEND leadership or specialist school experience desirable.

If you are an experienced SENCO, SEND Teacher or SEND Lead looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity in West London, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV to Katie at Classroom Talent. You will be contacted by your personal consultant if shortlisted.

Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.