SENDCO 0.6FTE

The Methodist Church in Britain; Skegness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a SENDCO for Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School. This 0.6 FTE position covers maternity leave for one year and focuses on managing SEND provision, from pupil assessment to support planning and teacher training. Role includes Looked After Children duties and EHCP coordination.

The post runs Wed–Fri with start date in February 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Experience leading SEND provision in a primary setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the school's SEND strategy and policy.
• Assess pupils with SEND, including classroom observation and meetings with teachers and parents.
• Coordinate IEPs, EHCPs and EPEPs within the school.
• Advise, train and support teachers on SEND, including schemes of work and behaviour management.
• Lead the development of quality first teaching for pupils with SEND.
• Provide regular progress updates through written reports and parent meetings.

Skills

SEND leadership

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

This is a SENDCO post at Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School, covering maternity or parental leave for one year. The work centres on running the school's SEND provision day to day, from assessing pupils and writing individual support plans to advising and training classroom teachers. The post is 0.6 FTE, split between 0.4 as SENDCO and 0.2 teaching, across Wednesday to Friday, and includes the Designated Teacher role for Looked After Children. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is February 2027.

What the job involves

• Develop and oversee the school's SEND strategy and policy
• Assess pupils with SEND, including classroom observation and meetings with teachers and parents
• Work with teachers, leaders, parents and external agencies on individual support and learning plans
• Coordinate IEPs, EHCPs and EPEPs within the school
• Make referrals and liaise with external professionals such as psychologists, therapists and social care
• Advise, train and support teachers on SEND, including schemes of work and behaviour management
• Lead the development of quality first teaching for pupils with SEND
• Plan bespoke interventions for pupils with SEND and track their impact through data analysis
• Provide regular progress updates through written reports and parent meetings
• Organise and manage statutory reviews and attend CAF/TAC meetings
• Act as Designated Teacher for Looked After Children
• Coordinate access arrangements, the SEND register and SEND files, and complete EHCP consultation documents

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status

Skills & knowledge

• Leadership skills to manage SEND provision and support other teachers