Location: Primary School, Islington Contract: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role Our welcoming primary school in Islington is looking for a highly experienced and passionate SENCO to lead our special educational needs provision. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting children with diverse learning needs, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure every pupil has the best opportunities for success. Main Duties Lead and manage the school’s SEN provision, ensuring high-quality support for children with special educational needs. Develop, implement, and monitor the school’s SEN policy in line with statutory requirements. Identify and assess pupils with SEN, coordinating interventions and ensuring personalised learning plans are in place. Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to supporting each child. Ensure the school’s compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and other relevant legislation. Deliver staff training and provide ongoing guidance to ensure high standards of SEN support throughout the school. Track and evaluate the progress of SEN pupils to inform future strategies and interventions. Person Specification We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria: A qualified teacher with at least 5 years’ teaching experience (QTS required). Experience working with children with SEN in a primary school environment. National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to achieve this within 3 years). A strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and other SEN-related legislation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff. Organised, proactive, and committed to inclusive education and equal opportunities for all children. Experience in leading SEN initiatives or supporting staff in SEN best practices is highly desirable. What We Offer: A supportive and inclusive school environment in the heart of Islington. Opportunities for continued professional development and leadership training. The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. A collaborative and committed team, passionate about providing the best outcomes for all pupils. If you are a dedicated and experienced teacher with a passion for SEN, we would love to hear from you. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>