Part-Time SENCo - 6 months contract

Protocol Education Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a SENDCO to join a primary school in South Yorkshire from January, working three days a week. The role involves leading SEND provision and collaborating with staff, families, and external agencies in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have SEND experience and ideally possess or be working towards NASENCO certification. The position offers a warm team and structured leadership.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions

Free CPD through online academy

Consultant support

Qualifications

• Solid track record supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Reassuring manner with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND provision with confidence and compassion.
• Support staff with strategies for every child to thrive.
• Work closely with families and external agencies.

Skills

Supporting pupils with SEND

Strong communication

Championing inclusion

Education

NASENCO (or working towards it)

Job description

SENDCO Needed, 3 Days a Week from January

Looking for a role where your SEND expertise genuinely shapes the school day? We’re supporting an Ofsted Outstanding primary school that educators consistently tell us they love working in. It’s welcoming, well organised, and the kind of place where your work truly lands.

They’re looking for a skilled SENDCO to join them from January through to the summer term, working three days a week. You’ll be stepping into a supportive environment where SEND is taken seriously and leaders genuinely value specialist input.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading SEND provision with confidence and compassion
• Supporting staff with strategies that help every child thrive
• Working closely with families, external agencies, and the senior team
• Keeping EHCPs, provision mapping, and reviews running smoothly
• Bringing a calm, knowledgeable presence to a school that openly values SEN leadership

Why this role stands out

• Warm, collaborative team
• A school with a brilliant culture and genuine staff loyalty
• Clear systems and strong leadership, so you’re never left guessing
• Three steady days a week until July, ideal for balance and focus

What we’d love you to have

• A solid track record supporting pupils with SEND
• NASENCO (or working towards it)
• Strong communication and a reassuring manner
• A passion for removing barriers and championing inclusion

Why join Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
• Free CPD through our online academy
• A consultant who actually listens and supports you
• Roles across SEND, mainstream, and specialist settings

If this sounds like your next step, APPLY NOW

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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