Teacher + SENDCO

Marine Park Primary School; South Shields; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust is seeking an outstanding Teacher + SENDCO for Marine Park Primary. You will lead SEND provision, teach, and support pupils to reach their full potential across EYFS and KS1. The role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration with families, and partnerships with external agencies.

The successful candidate will hold NASENCO, drive high-quality inclusive practice, and contribute to the wider life of the school, ensuring excellent outcomes for all children.

Qualifications

• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).
• Proven experience leading or coordinating SEND provision in a primary setting.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation.
• Experience supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs.
• Able to support and challenge colleagues to deliver inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND provision across Marine Park Primary while maintaining a teaching commitment.
• Work flexibly across the school, with a focus on early years and Key Stage 1.
• Build strong partnerships with families, external agencies and other professionals.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and ensure best outcomes for all children.

Skills

SENCO leadership

Inclusion focus

Collaborative working

Education

NASENCO certificate

Job description

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teacher + SENDCO to join their school, Marine Park Primary.

At Marine Park Primary School, we strive to deliver an outstanding education which will change and improve the lives of pupils in our care. We believe that every child really does matter and to ensure each child reaches its full potential, we give them the opportunities and experiences to enjoy and achieve, in a safe and healthy environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting our pupils to reach their full potential, being an exceptional classroom practitioner who is passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. The successful candidate will lead SEND provision across the school whilst maintaining a teaching commitment and will play a key role in ensuring that pupils with additional needs achieve the very best outcomes.

The successful candidate will be able to work flexibly across the school and will have a particular interest in supporting children at the early stages of their education. Experience of, or an enthusiasm for, working within EYFS and/or Key Stage 1 would be welcomed, alongside a willingness to develop their practice and contribute to the wider life of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).
• Have experience of leading or coordinating SEND provision within a primary setting.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation.
• Have experience of working effectively with pupils who have a wide range of additional needs.
• Be able to support and challenge colleagues to deliver high quality inclusive practice.
• Build strong partnerships with families, external agencies and other professionals.
• Be committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all children.

As part of Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Access to professional development and training to support your career progression.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and advice.
• Staff discounts through Discounts for Teachers, helping you save on a wide range of everyday purchases and experiences.
• A generous pension scheme to support your future.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the School Office at [e-mail].