SENDCO and Class Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is partnering with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Wellingborough to recruit a Class Teacher & SENDCO. The role balances classroom teaching with SEND leadership responsibilities, 50/50, with an immediate start.

The ideal candidate holds UK QTS, has SEND experience, and is either NASENCO-qualified or willing to work toward it. This is a long-term opportunity with potential for permanence and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold UK QTS and experience teaching within a primary school.
• Have NASENCO qualification, or be willing to work towards it.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Experience working with SEND and inclusion in a primary setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school.
• Coordinate EHCPs and support plans; monitor pupil progress.
• Balance teaching duties with SEND leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, parents and external professionals.

Skills

UK QTS

NASENCO qualification

SEND leadership

Communication

Education

QTS (UK)

NASENCO qualification

Job description

Class Teacher & SENDCO - Mainstream Primary School Wellingborough

Start Date: Immediate Full-Time 50% Teaching / 50% SENDCO Long-Term & Potential Permanent Opportunity

Are you an experienced primary teacher with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities?

Would you welcome the opportunity to combine classroom teaching with a key leadership role in SEND?

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Wellingborough that is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher & SENDCO to join their team as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who wants to maintain a strong classroom presence while also taking responsibility for coordinating SEND provision across the school.

The successful candidate will spend 50% of their time teaching and 50% working as the school's SENDCO, providing an excellent balance between classroom practice and SEND leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

As Class Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment where children feel confident to learn.
• Assess pupil progress and adapt teaching to support individual learning needs.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a purposeful learning environment.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and other school staff to maximise pupil progress.
• Communicate effective with parents and carers regarding pupil learning and development.
• Contribute to wider school activities, planning, assessment, and professional development.

As SENDCO:

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school.
• Identify pupils with additional needs and ensure appropriate support is put in place.
• Oversee and review EHCPs, support plans, and pupil progress.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Advise staff on inclusive teaching strategies and effective SEND practice.
• Monitor the impact of interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision.
• Ensure SEND processes and provision align with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Support assessments, referrals, transitions, and applications for additional support where required.
• Contribute to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing across the school.
• Support the development of the school's wider SEND and inclusion strategy.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Hold UK QTS and have experience teaching within a primary school.
• Have previous experience working with pupils with SEND and/or in an inclusion role.
• Hold the NASENCO qualification, or are willing to work towards it where appropriate.
• Have a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Can confidently balance classroom teaching with SEND leadership responsibilities.
• Are able to build strong relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Have a genuine passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for children.
• Are calm, empathetic, proactive, and solution-focused.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider leadership and teaching team.

What's in It for You?

• A long-term Class Teacher & SENDCO opportunity within a supportive mainstream primary school.
• A balanced 50% teaching / 50% SENDCO role.
• Immediate start available.
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Access to ongoing CPD and SEND-specific training.
• The opportunity to develop your leadership and SEND expertise while remaining actively involved in classroom teaching.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupil progress, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to work alongside a supportive and inclusive leadership team.

Professional Development

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced primary teacher to broaden their experience across both classroom teaching and SEND leadership.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in SEND coordination, EHCP processes, intervention planning, staff support, inclusive teaching, and working with external agencies, while continuing to develop your classroom practice.

Through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll also have access to high-quality CPD, including SEND, safeguarding, behaviour management, adaptive teaching, and leadership development.

Whether you're an experienced SENDCO looking for a role that allows you to remain involved in classroom teaching, or an experienced primary teacher ready to take the next step into SEND leadership, we'd love to hear from you.