Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Wellesley Park Primary School; Wellington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Employee benefits

Job summary

Wellesley Park Primary School in England is seeking a passionate SENDCo to join our committed team on a 0.6 FTE basis. You will lead provision for pupils with SEND across the school and work with families and external agencies to ensure inclusive practice.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, and a willingness to undertake SENDCo qualification if needed. Attendance at safeguarding and wellbeing is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified SENDCo or willingness to undertake the SENDCo qualification.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
• Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and removing barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead provision for pupils with SEND across the school.
• Work with senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies.
• Champion inclusive practice to secure the best outcomes for pupils.

Skills

Inclusive education

Leadership

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified SENDCo or willing to undertake qualification

Job description

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Part Time - (0.6 FTE)

Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + SEN allowance

Required from January 2027

Wellesley Park Primary School is 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.

As SENDCo, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external agencies, you will champion inclusive practice and ensure that pupils with SEND achieve the very best outcomes.

We are looking for:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inclusive education.
• A qualified SENDCo or willingness to undertake the qualification.
• A compassionate and resilient leader with high expectations for all pupils.
• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
• Someone committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and removing barriers to learning for all pupils.
• Has high expectations and a determination to secure the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Is resilient, reflective and solution focused.

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and supportive staff team.
• High-Quality professional development opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being 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 school 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 to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: Monday 9th 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.

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-1974.

Blackdown 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 under-represented 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.

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