SENCO

Job details

We are currently looking to welcome an experienced and passionate SENDCo to join our team and take the lead in ensuring children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive the very best support. This role combines strategic leadership of SEND provision with an element of direct teaching responsibilities. This is a permanent contract over three days per week from 1st September 2026.

• Lead and manage the school’s provision for pupils with SEND in line with the SEND Code of Practice
• Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure inclusive, high-quality education for all learners.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and monitoring of pupils with SEND.
• Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching to a small class or groups, contributing to high standards of learning across the school.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions, ensuring effective support is in place.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to whole-school improvement planning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds the National Award for SENDCo (or is willing to work towards it).
• Has proven experience in supporting children with a wide range of needs, ideally in a primary setting.
• Is a strong communicator and relationship-builder with children, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates excellent teaching skills and a commitment to inclusive practice.
• Can inspire, motivate, and support staff to meet the needs of all learners

The successful candidate will entirely share our commitment and dedication to our young people. No matter what behaviours and challenges are faced day to day, you will remain resilient and ambitious for our pupils and will take every opportunity to celebrate success. The education and support we provide is personalised, dynamic and ever-changing. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to both lead and participate in effective teams.

We welcome visits to school. To arrange a visit please contact the Executive Headteacher, Karen Dobson at [contact hidden].

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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