Innovative Primary SENDCo & Staff Training Lead

MERIDIAN TRUST; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Teacher's pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including eye test

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Meridian Trust is seeking a proactive SENDCo for Trumpington Park Primary School from January 2027. You will lead our Assistant SENDCo/Inclusion team and collaborate with staff and external agencies to ensure SEND pupils receive high-quality teaching and learning.

You will innovate SEND practices to raise outcomes, lead staff training, and share expertise across Trust schools. The role may include a small amount of class teaching if required.

Qualifications

• NPQ SENDCO or NASENDCO qualification.
• Experience of SEND teaching across the primary age range.
• Proven track record of improving and growing SEND provision in a primary school.
• Knowledge of SEND provision, legislation and inclusive teaching practices.
• Outstanding communication skills and being a dedicated team player.
• Thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Assistant SENDCo/Inclusion team and work with staff and external agencies to ensure SEND pupils receive high-quality teaching and learning.
• Drive staff training to continually review strategies and teaching methods.
• Innovate SEND practices to enhance measurables outcomes across the school.
• Collaborate with the Trust to share best practice and leverage SEND expertise across campuses.
• There may be a small element of class teaching when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Staff training

Collaboration

Education

NPQ SENDCO / NASENDCO

Job description

Meridian Trust is seeking a proactive SENDCo for Trumpington Park Primary School from January 2027. You will lead our Assistant SENDCo/Inclusion team and collaborate with staff and external agencies to ensure SEND pupils receive high-quality teaching and learning.

You will innovate SEND practices to raise outcomes, lead staff training, and share expertise across Trust schools. The role may include a small amount of class teaching if required.