Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Nether Green Infant School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nether Green Infant School in Sheffield is seeking a qualified teacher with QTS and a strong EYFS/KS1 background to lead early years learning.

You will work with children with complex SEND, navigate EHCP processes, draft assessments, and lead annual reviews in collaboration with families and external professionals.

The role emphasizes play-based development, strong communication, and advocacy for every child’s rights within a supportive, inclusive primary setting.

Qualifications

• QualifiedTeacher Status (QTS) is required.
• NASENCO or willingness to complete within 3 years.
• Proven EYFS and KS1 teaching experience.
• Experience with children with complex SEND.
• EHCP knowledge: drafting annual reviews and navigating EHCP processes.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Collaborative mindset

Organization & advocacy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO (or willingness within 3 years)

Job description

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• QualifiedTeacher Status (QTS).
• National Awardfor SEN Co-ordination (NASENCO) (or willingness to complete within 3 years ofappointment).
• Proven EYFSand KS1 Teaching Experience: Deep understanding of early childdevelopment, play-based learning, and foundational primary curriculum.
• Complex SENDExpertise: Demonstrated experience working directly withchildren with complex and diverse special educational needs anddisabilities.
• EHCPKnowledge: Hands-on experience navigating the EHCPapplication process, drafting statutory assessment paperwork, and leadingannual reviews.

Key Attributes & Skills

• OutstandingCommunication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with aproven track record of building positive, empathetic, and trustingrelationships with parents and carers.
• CollaborativeMindset: Strong ability to liaise with and coordinateexternal professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Organisation& Advocacy: Highly organized administrator with a strongsense of advocacy for every child’s rights and potential.