Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Blackdown Education Partnership; Ilminster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN Allowance

Job summary

Neroche Primary School is seeking a passionate SENDCo to join our dedicated team in Ilminster. This part-time role (0.6 FTE) provides leadership for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across the school, in collaboration with families, staff and external agencies.

We value inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing, and we offer professional development and a supportive environment to make a real difference for children and their families.

Qualifications

• Qualified SENDCo or willing to undertake SENDCo qualification.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
• Compassionate and resilient leader with high expectations for all pupils.
• Committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and removing barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision for pupils with SEND across the school.
• Work with senior leaders, teachers, families and external agencies.
• Champion inclusive practice and remove barriers to learning.
• Shape and lead SEND provision to improve outcomes for pupils.

Skills

Inclusive education

Leadership

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Qualified SENDCo

Willing to undertake SENDCo qualification

Job description

# Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)Employer: Neroche Primary SchoolLocation: Ilminster, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + SEN AllowancePosted: 23rd October 2026Expires: 12th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1581338Job Reference: SENDCo* Share :* PrintSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)Part-time – 0.6 FTEMain Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + SEN AllowanceRequired from January 2027Neroche Primary School is a village school with a big heart, and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of something special. Our values are lived every day: Shine bright, Be the best that you can be, and Show that you care. They shape the way we work with our children, families and each other.We are seeking to appoint a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated SENDCo to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is driven by inclusion and determined to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive. If you care deeply about children, value strong relationships and want to work in a school where you can make a visible difference, we would love to hear from you.As SENDCo, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across our school. Working closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external agencies, you will champion inclusive practice, remove barriers to learning and help ensure that pupils with SEND achieve the very best outcomes. You will have the opportunity to play a real part in the next chapter of a very special school.We are looking for someone who:• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inclusive education.• Is a qualified SENDCo or is willing to undertake the SENDCo qualification.• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.• Is a compassionate and resilient leader with high expectations for all pupils.• Is committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and removing barriers to learning.• Is reflective, solution-focused and determined to secure the best outcomes for pupils with SEND.We can offer you:• A dedicated and supportive staff team.• High-quality professional development opportunities.• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.• Teachers’ Pension Scheme and employee benefits.A full job description and application pack is available on the BEP website. Please note, applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01460 52664 to arrange a visit.### AttachmentsBEP RECRUITMENT PACK\\_SEPTEMBER 2026BEP Recruitment Pack SENDCo### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.**References:** References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.**Data Protection Act:** Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.**BEP Privacy Statement–Recruitment:** Please see our website for further information.