SENDCO - Linthwaite Clough Primary School.

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Primary SENDCo to lead inclusive practices and support children with special educational needs. This role involves working closely with school leadership to ensure every child receives the necessary support to thrive academically. You will oversee the implementation of SEND policies, coordinate with external agencies, and provide professional guidance to staff. Join a supportive team that prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund

Supportive Leadership Team

Staff development opportunities

Eye Care

Rewards and discounts

GP Online and Prescription Service

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in leading SEND practices and supporting children with special educational needs.
• Strong understanding of educational policies and statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SEND statutory responsibilities and support for all children.
• Provide strategic leadership and professional guidance to staff for SEND education.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Education

NASENCO qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

SENDCO - Linthwaite Clough Primary School.

Organisation Schools

Directorate Primary Schools

Service Area Linthwaite Clough Primary School

Hours Full-time (Part-time considered - please include details clearly in your application)

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type Permanent

Grade MPS / UPS + TLR 2a

MPS / UPS + TLR 2a

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Linthwaite Clough Primary School.

Start Date: September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Linthwaite Clough Junior and Infant School, part of the Together Learning Trust, is seeking a committed and inspiring Primary SENDCo to join our team from September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape inclusive practice at the heart of a warm, ambitious school community. Working closely with our Head of School and the Trust Director for Primary Inclusion and Culture, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. If you're a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of SEND (or passion to develop it!) and a drive to empower both pupils and staff, we would love to hear from you.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Ensure the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all children with SEND.
• Lead on providing any children with SEND the support required to help them access their education and reach their full potential.
• Oversee the implementation of the Trust SEND policy and work closely with the Trust Director for Primary Inclusion and Culture and the School’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Coordinate the provision for children with SEND, and advise other staff and parents on various aspects related to meeting pupils’ needs effectively.
• Work with external agencies to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision.
• Provide strategic leadership, professional guidance and coaching to staff to secure consistently good teaching for SEND students.
• Be responsible for managing and completing SEND administration and maintaining excellent record keeping in relation to the role.
• Hold the NASENCO qualification or be willing to undertake the NPQSEN.
• You will also teach classes of children determined on an annual basis by the Headteacher
• To carry out the professional teaching duties covered by the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers and uphold the professional code of the General Teaching Council for England

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from

• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through our innovative Personal Professional Development (PPD) programme and CPD
• Eye Care
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our school office: [e-mail] or call 01484 844300.

If you’re ready to apply, please complete your online application fully by clickinghere before the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.