SENCO/SEND Teacher

Full-time

To start on 1st September 2026.

Salary: M1 - M6a.

Due to our SENCO returning to her home country with her family, the governors of South Acton Nursery School and Children’s Centre wish to appoint a SENCO/ SEND Teacher to work alongside our outstanding specialist provision supporting children with special educational needs, as well as supporting the mainstream classrooms. At South Acton we place the child at the centre of everything we do, operating a child led curriculum and supporting all our children to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for motivated, caring and enthusiastic SEND teachers with a passion for inclusion and better outcomes for all children.

• To role model outstanding teaching and learning in the foundation stage to children with SEND
• To work within a team of teachers, Nursery officers and assistants
• To deliver parent workshops to support parents with the challenges they may face in regards to behaviour, toilet training, school applications, etc as well as delivering staff training to support inclusion across the Centre
• To work alongside other professionals including Speech and Language, Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist to deliver a high-quality curriculum to a small group of reception aged children
• To contribute to the reduction of inequalities by helping children achieve excellent academic results and lifelong learning outcomes

• To support other Maintained Nursery Schools within the Acton Early Years Federation. (Maples Nursery School and Children’s Centre)

• To line manager SEND teacher and staff

• Must hold QTS, and NPQSENCO or equivalent qualification, or be working towards / willing to work towards the NPQSENCO qualification.

 

Visits to the centres are welcomed. If you would like further information, please contact Seibina Downes (Head of Centre)

An application pack can be obtained by either calling on 0208 992 0724 or by emailing admin@southactoncc.com.

South Acton Nursery School and Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau).Further information can be found at: www.gov.uk.

Closing date for return of completed applications: Sunday 28th June 2026 at midnight

Interviews will take place on Friday 3rd July.