Interim SENDCo, Mainstream Primary School

Brava Education; Wigan; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brava Education is recruiting an experienced Interim SENDCo for a mainstream primary school in Wigan to lead SEND and inclusion provision through to the end of the academic year.

The role combines hands-on SEND leadership with line management of the TA/HLTA team, EHCPs and statutory processes, plus Deputy DSL responsibilities. Teaching commitment will be part of the role, with exact percentage to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• QTS with at least four years’ primary teaching experience.
• Experience leading SEND and inclusion provision.
• Experience with EHCPs, statutory processes and SEND/EAL provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND and inclusion provision across the school.
• Line manage TA/HLTA team; support families, the LA and external agencies.
• Manage SEND-related funding and Deputy DSL responsibilities.
• Teaching duties may be required as part of the role.

Skills

SEND leadership

Line management

Pupil progress data

Interventions planning

Family liaison

Collaborating with LA

Deputy DSL experience

Enhanced DBS

NASENCO desirable

Education

QTS

Job description

Brava Education is working with a mainstream primary school in Wigan, who need an experienced Interim SENDCo to lead SEND and inclusion provision through to the end of the academic year.

The role

This is a hands‑on SEND and inclusion leadership role, leading SEND and EAL provision, EHCPs, statutory processes, access arrangements, pupil progress and interventions.

You will line manage the TA and HLTA team, work closely with families, the LA and external agencies, and take responsibility for SEND‑related funding. The role also includes Deputy DSL responsibilities, including support for looked‑after children. There is a teaching commitment within the role, with the exact percentage still to be confirmed.

About you

• QTS with at least four years’ primary teaching experience.
• Strong SEND leadership experience within a primary setting.
• Experience across the primary age range, ideally including EYFS.
• Confident with EHCPs, statutory processes, access arrangements and SEND/EAL provision.
• Strong data, pupil progress and intervention experience.
• Experience leading and line managing support staff.
• Confident working with families, the LA and external agencies.
• Enhanced DBS on the Child Workforce.
• NASENCO is desirable; for this interim role, strong practical SEND experience will be prioritised.
• Deputy DSL experience or training is desirable.

Terms

The role is available immediately / ASAP through to the end of August 2027, providing full academic-year cover. Five days a week on site is required, with no remote or hybrid element.

The process

The school is interviewing on an ad hoc basis and can move quickly. Interviews will be held in person, with a decision expected on the day