SENDco

Teaching Vacancies; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Village school community

Staff development opportunities

Strong local links

Job summary

Belmont Primary School is seeking a SENDCo to lead SEND provisions across the school. The role is predominantly non-class based with limited teaching, and you will work to implement and monitor SEND policies and inclusion strategies.

The successful candidate will collaborate with parents, liaise with external agencies, and develop staff training to support pupils with SEND. This permanent post starts from April 2027 or earlier if possible.

Responsibilities

• Regularly review and update the Special Educational Needs Policy.
• Ensure day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the SEND policy.
• Work with the Head Teacher on developing an action plan and inclusion strategy.
• Update the Local Offer Annually.
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs.
• Monitor the progress of children with SEND.
• Lead the Special Support Assistants/Teaching assistants.
• Liaise with outside agencies.
• Work closely with parents to ensure that children with SEND are making progress.
• Oversee the records of pupils with SEND.
• Provide training and advice to other members of staff.
• Continue to develop professionally.
• A willingness to learn about specific needs in children and implement strategies to help children make progress.
• Is able to keep accurate records and willing to complete necessary paperwork.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Position: SENDCo

Contract Type: Permanent

Required from: April 2027 or earlier if possible

Closing Date: 12pm 23rd November 2026

Shortlisting: 24th November 2026

Interviews: 27th November 2026

The governors of Belmont Primary School, wish to appoint a SENDCo to lead SEND throughout our school. The position will primarily be non-class based with limited teaching commitment. We want an individual who is professional, nurturing, passionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking to join our team.

We are looking for a SENCo who will:

• Regularly review and update the Special Educational Needs Policy.
• Ensure day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the SEND policy.
• Work with the Head Teacher on developing an action plan and inclusion strategy.
• Update the Local Offer Annually
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs.
• Monitor the progress of children with SEND.
• Lead the Special Support Assistants/Teaching assistants.
• Liaise with outside agencies.
• Work closely with parents to ensure that children with SEND are making progress.
• Oversee the records of pupils with SEND.
• Provide training and advice to other members of staff.
• Continue to develop professionally.
• A willingness to learn about specific needs in children and implement strategies to help children make progress.
• Is able to keep accurate records and willing to complete necessary paperwork.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A friendly village school at the heart of its community with a passion for teaching
• A community of enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and achieve.
• A school with the highest standards and expectations of pupils and staff
• A caring, dedicated, and motivated staff team that is built on trust, respect, and integrity.
• A school that believes in high-quality staff development
• Strong links with the local community, other schools, and wider partners
• A rural setting offering opportunities to enhance and enrich the school curriculum.

Supportive, effective governors who are committed to continuing professional development.

If you would like to find out more about the role or would like to visit our school then please contact Mrs Emma Bischtschuk, School Business Manager on [phone].

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.