SENDCo

Teaching Vacancies; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Sidcup is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to lead the development of inclusive practice and high-quality SEND provision. The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEN Coordination, along with proven experience in supporting pupils with diverse SEND needs. This role involves collaborating with staff and external agencies to ensure all pupils with additional needs receive the necessary support. The school provides a supportive environment with continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Formal training opportunities

Well-being assistance and support

Family friendly policies

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience in supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality SEND provision.
• Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Formulate and implement SEN Support Plans.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with SEND needs

Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice

Good interpersonal skills

Leadership and management of support staff

Strong communication skills

Education

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential? Do you have the expertise and drive to lead and develop inclusive practice in a supportive school environment? If so we would love to hear from you.

Days Lane Primary School are seeing a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to join our committed team.

As SENDCO, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils with additional needs receive the support and guidance required to thrive. Working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies you will provide leadership and drive forward our inclusive ethos.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEN Coordination.
• Have experience in supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs across primary age groups.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Be able to formulate, implement, and review SEN Support Plans effectively.
• Have experience working with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Have a good eye for detail and be able to write strong applications for additional support to the Local Authority and other agencies.
• Be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with pupils, parents, staff, and external professionals.
• Have the ability to lead and manage support staff to deliver outstanding SEND provision.
• Be highly organised, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to our school community, we warmly welcome your application.

Candidates should refer to the job description / person specification and explain within their supporting statement how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their knowledge and experience.

What the school offers its staff

• Continuous professional development
• Formal training opportunities, bespoke and targeted professional development as well as in-house bespoke training
• Initiatives to support with reducing teacher workload
• Well‑being assistance and support including a dedicated employee assistance helpline
• Family friendly policies
• A happy, supportive and nurturing environment with a dedicated, experienced team
• Children who are eager and motivated to learn
• Termly staff events

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. In line with KCSIE 2025, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. The online search is done on publicly available information and care will be taken to avoid unconscious bias and discrimination. Only information relating to suitability to work with children will be disclosed to the selection panel.