SENDCo (Part time)

ASCAT; Potters Bar; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Pope Paul Catholic Primary School in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, is recruiting a part-time SENCO to join our supportive team from January 2027. This role is up to three days per week (FTE 0.6) and offered on the Teachers' Main to Upper Pay Scale, with an SEN1 allowance (£2,885), dependent on experience.

We welcome applications from individuals who are resilient, confident in supporting pupils with complex needs, and motivated to continually develop their practice.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner, committed to achieving high standards for both themselves and their pupils.
• Be willing to support and promote the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Enjoy working with children, inspiring and engaging them while making learning enjoyable.

Job description

# SENDCo (Part time)Employer: Pope Paul Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Potters Bar, HertfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £24,246 -35,482 (per annum)dependent on experiencePosted: 4th November 2026Expires: 26th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1582345* Share :* PrintAn exciting opportunity has become available at Pope Paul Catholic Primary School to recruit a part-time SENCO to join our supportive and dedicated team from January 2027.This position is for up to three days per week (FTE 0.6) and offered on the Teachers' Main to Upper Pay Scale, with an SEN1 allowance (£2,885), dependent on experience.We are seeking a candidate who shares our values and ethos, has passion for primary education, and is committed to delivering the highest standard of learning for every child in our community.We welcome applications from individuals who are resilient, confident in supporting pupils with complex needs, and motivated to continually develop their practice . A full job description and person specification are included with this advert.The successful candidate will be:\\* Be an excellent classroom practitioner, committed to achieving high standards for both themselves and their pupils.\\* Be willing to support and promote the Catholic ethos of our school.\\* Demonstrate strong communication skills.\\* Enjoy working with children, inspiring and engaging them while making learning enjoyable.We can offer:\\* Enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn.\\* A friendly, skilled and dedicated staff team.\\* Supportive and committed Governors.\\* Opportunities for professional developmentVisits to the school are warmly welcomed . Please contact the School Office to arrange a convenient time.Closing Date for applications: Thursday 26th November 2026Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.### AttachmentsSENCO - Job descriptionSENCO - Person SpecificationASCAT Safer Recruitment PolicyEqual Opportunities in EmploymentNotes to ApplicantsOfsted Report 2022Recruitment Privacy Notice### Safeguarding Statement:All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process.All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of \"Keeping Children Safe in Education\" (KCSiE)By submitting the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSiE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.