SENCO: interview questions and tasks

Download and adapt our interview questions to help recruit your next SENCO - it's got pointers on what to look for in candidates' answers. You'll also find example interview tasks that will help you assess a candidate's skills and ability to fulfil the duties of the role.

Last reviewed on 29 March 2023

School types: All · School phases: All

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SENCO roles can vary widely from school to school, depending on factors like:

Your school's size and phase
The specific needs of your pupils
Whether the SENCO is also responsible for things like inclusion and safeguarding

Use our interactive tool to create a bespoke interview pack tailored to the specific requirements of the SENCO role in your school.

The tool allows you to choose questions and tasks tailored to the job description, and your pack would include guidance on:

Download our pre-made interview sheet suitable for any SENCO post. You'll need to adapt it to suit the specific role and your school's context.

Use this template during the interview to record the candidates' responses and score evidence.

Download the document below and choose from 1 or more of the following tasks, depending on the role you're hiring for:

In the download, you'll find:

Lorraine Petersen is an education consultant. Previously the chief executive officer of Nasen and a primary school headteacher, she is also a chair of governors
Jenny Moss was the headteacher of a special school judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. She has worked in school leadership for almost 20 years
Trevor Bailey has extensive experience in school leadership and management, and was a secondary headteacher for 14 years