SENDco at Leiston Primary School

Leiston Primary School; Leiston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Visits Welcome

Leadership Development

Job summary

Leiston Primary School invites applications for a SENDCo to lead our SEND provision and champion inclusion for every pupil. The role offers the chance to shape high-quality support across the school, ensuring barriers to learning are removed and all children can thrive.

You will work with families, staff and external professionals to develop adaptive teaching, monitor impact, and contribute to whole-school improvement while upholding safeguarding and student welfare standards.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status.
• Has the National Award for SEN Coordination or is willing to undertake the qualification.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education.
• Passion for achieving the best outcomes for children with additional needs.
• Confident to lead, influence and support colleagues.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Highly organised, resilient and solution-focused.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Committed to inclusion and high expectations for every child.
• Embodies the school values of Respect, Resilience, Kindness and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the school, championing inclusion and full engagement in all aspects of school life.
• Oversee Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and statutory responsibilities.
• Work closely with teachers to develop high-quality adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Coordinate interventions and monitor their impact on pupil outcomes.
• Analyse progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing information to identify barriers and secure appropriate support.
• Build positive and productive relationships with children, families and carers.
• Liaise effectively with external agencies and professionals.
• Lead staff development and support colleagues in meeting a broad range of additional needs.
• Contribute strategically to whole-school improvement and inclusion priorities.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil welfare.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Inclusion expertise

Education

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

About this Role

Annually (Actual) National Teachers' Pay Scales - MPS /UPS with SEND allowance starting at £2883

Part Time - 4 days

Required: January 2027

About the Role

At Leiston Primary School, we believe that every childdeserves to feel valued, included and successful. We are looking for apassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated SENDCo to lead our SEND provision andhelp ensure that all pupils receive the support they need to thriveacademically, socially and emotionally.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENDCo oran ambitious teacher looking to take the next step into leadership. The roleoffers the opportunity to shape and further develop a high-quality SENDprovision that has inclusion, aspiration and pupil wellbeing at its heart.

Working closely with pupils, families, staff, governors andexternal professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring that barriers tolearning are removed and that every child can access the full life of theschool.

Whether you are coordinating provision for a child withcomplex needs, supporting teachers to develop adaptive practice, leading stafftraining, working alongside families, or helping to shape whole-schoolimprovement priorities, no two days will be the same. If you are passionateabout inclusion and committed to securing excellent outcomes for all children,we would love to hear from you.

As our SENDCo, you will

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the school, championing inclusion and full engagement in all aspects of school life.
• Oversee Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and statutory responsibilities.
• Work closely with teachers to develop high-quality adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Coordinate interventions and monitor their impact on pupil outcomes.
• Analyse progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing information to identify barriers and secure appropriate support.
• Build positive and productive relationships with children, families and carers.
• Liaise effectively with external agencies and professionals.
• Lead staff development and support colleagues in meeting a broad range of additional needs.
• Contribute strategically to whole-school improvement and inclusion priorities.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil welfare are maintained at all times.

We are looking for someone who

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status.
• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination, is currently undertaking or is willing to undertake the qualification.
• Has successful experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education.
• Is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children with additional needs.
• Has the confidence and skills to lead, influence and support colleagues.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Is highly organised, resilient and solution-focused.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, respect and high expectations for every child.
• Embodies our school values of Respect, Resilience, Kindness and Teamwork.

Why Join Us?

As part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST), you willbenefit from being part of a family of schools that works collaboratively tosupport both pupils and staff. Our Trust includes Farlingaye High School,Kesgrave High School, Holbrook Academy, Bungay High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT andour primary schools at Wickham Market, Easton, Saxmundham, Aldeburgh, Kyson andLeiston.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and friendly staff team.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and succeed.
• A highly rewarding leadership role where you can make a lasting difference to children and families.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership development within SEND.
• Support from colleagues across the wider Trust.
• A culture that values inclusion, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to play a key role in developing and enhancing SEND provision, working closely with the Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) and wider school team.

Visits Welcome

We warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates andwould be delighted to show you around our school.

For an informal conversation, please contact the schooloffice on 01728 830745 and ask to speak to Mr Ben Ward, Head ofSchool, or email [email protected].

Closing date: Monday 2nd November

Interview: Monday 9th November

Safeguarding Statement

East Anglian Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults andexpects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Pleasenote that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successfulcandidate will also be required to provide satisfactory references andundertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

EAST is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomesapplications from all sections of the community.