Junior School SENCo: Drive Inclusive Learning & Growth

St Edmund's School Canterbury; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund’s Junior School is seeking an experienced SENCo to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will support pupils with special educational needs across the Junior School (Pre-Reception to Year 6), providing expert guidance to teachers, parents and external professionals.

They will develop and implement provision, identify needs early, work collaboratively with families and agencies, and help pupils become more independent. Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026 at 9.00am.

Qualifications

• Experience as SENCo and sound knowledge of SEND provision.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals.
• Strong commitment to inclusive education and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND provision across the Junior School to identify and support pupils with additional needs.
• Advise and support colleagues, families and external agencies to implement effective strategies.
• Monitor progress and develop provision to help pupils become increasingly independent.

Skills

SENCo experience

SEND knowledge

Advising colleagues

Job description

St Edmund’s Junior School is seeking an experienced SENCo to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will support pupils with special educational needs across the Junior School (Pre-Reception to Year 6), providing expert guidance to teachers, parents and external professionals.

They will develop and implement provision, identify needs early, work collaboratively with families and agencies, and help pupils become more independent. Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026 at 9.00am.