SENDCo
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8c503008-bd89-4c17-ab6a-4e3782eb2d8b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and knowledgeable SENCO to join our SLT in leading this provision in our thriving and successful school for January 2026.
We require our SENCO:
• to hold exceptional knowledge of SEND including areas such as Dyslexia, ASD, ADHD and moderate learning difficulties
• knowledge of specific assessments to identify needs
• able to work effectively with teachers to meet the needs of our high level and complex learners
• Support LSA staff and train staff to support children in these areas.
• Being approachable, supportive and understand to the needs of parents and carers
• Knowledge of effective SEN procedures to support the needs of pupils and staff
• Holds a National Award for SENCOs or an NPQ SENCOs
What the school offers its staff
We are proud of our school and all that happens within it. We wish our pupils to achieve greatly and experience learning hands-on and in real contexts. The staff and pupils are dedicated to getting the best out of every experience and through our nurturing and respectful ethos, pupils grow and develop in to active and interested learners.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and knowledgeable SENCO to join our SLT in leading this provision in our thriving and successful school for January 2026.
We require our SENCO:
• to hold exceptional knowledge of SEND including areas such as Dyslexia, ASD, ADHD and moderate learning difficulties
• knowledge of specific assessments to identify needs
• able to work effectively with teachers to meet the needs of our high level and complex learners
• Support LSA staff and train staff to support children in these areas.
• Being approachable, supportive and understand to the needs of parents and carers
• Knowledge of effective SEN procedures to support the needs of pupils and staff
• Holds a National Award for SENCOs or an NPQ SENCOs
What the school offers its staff
We are proud of our school and all that happens within it. We wish our pupils to achieve greatly and experience learning hands-on and in real contexts. The staff and pupils are dedicated to getting the best out of every experience and through our nurturing and respectful ethos, pupils grow and develop in to active and interested learners.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.