Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Teaching Vacancies; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development

Wellbeing support

Teacher's Pension

Employee benefits

Impactful role

Job summary

Neroche Primary School is seeking a passionate SENDCo to lead provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. You will work with senior leaders, teachers, families and external agencies to champion inclusive practice and remove barriers to learning.

The role focuses on shaping strategy, driving outcomes for SEND pupils, and supporting a committed staff team in a rural school with strong community ties.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inclusive education.
• 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.
• Reflective, solution‑focused and determined to secure the best outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Inclusive education

SENDCo qualification

SEND Code of Practice

Safeguarding

Leadership

Reflective practice

Job description

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Neroche 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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01460 52664 to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: 12th November 2026 @9am

Interviews: 20th November 2026

As a school we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

• Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.
• Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits.
• Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.
• Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities.
• Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.
• On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost.
• Gym membership. Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available to employees at a discounted rate.
• Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.
• Free tea and coffee.

Commitment to safeguarding

Neroche Primary School 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 under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 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.