Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 9BB |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | b019faa9-eebf-43f2-bbf4-266685154748 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an inspirational champion of inclusion who understands how SEND pupils can thrive within a mainstream classroom.
Essential Criteria:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• The National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENDCos (or the NASENCo if completed/started before Sept 2024). We also welcome applications from those willing to complete the NPQ within three years of appointment.
• Evidence of experience in team leadership and the implementation of SEND policies.
• Proven inspirational and skilled classroom teacher and teacher of students with SEND
• A champion of inclusion and demonstratable passion for supporting children with identified SEND
• A clear understanding of how young people with identified SEND can be supported to achieve in the mainstream classroom
• A sound knowledge of Child Safeguarding and the SEND Code of Practice.
What the school offers its staff
At Pudsey Lowtown Primary School, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected.
We are a school that is fully inclusive, ambitious, and aspirational. We believe in making a tangible difference in the lives of our learners, and we want a SENDCo who shares that "professional curiosity" to drive new initiatives forward.
Why Join Our Team?
Our school is a calm, well-ordered environment and we have high expectations for all our pupils and staff.
We can offer the successful candidate:
• A supportive environment: a Headteacher and welcoming staff team who have a genuine passion for SEND and are accustomed to implementing new approaches and initiatives to meet diverse needs.
• Motivated pupils and supportive families with strong community links.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.
• A commitment to professional development and career progression.
• A vibrant school with high aspirations for all.
• Collaborative Networks - benefit from strong links within the Pudsey Cluster, providing a built-in support network of fellow SENDCos.
• Established systems - a well-established, rigorous record-keeping system is already in place.
• Flexibility around worked days to accommodate essential external training and local authority meetings.
• Access to health and wellbeing services via the school employee assistance programme.
Further details about the role
The Role
As a key member of our team, you will oversee targeted provision for children with additional needs, vulnerabilities, or barriers to learning.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Leading on SEND policy and practice in conjunction with all stakeholders.
• Preparing statutory paperwork and making appropriate external referrals.
• Working closely with professionals and supporting our highly engaged parent community.
• Supporting staff with Quality First Teaching, ensuring classroom adaptations are both effective and inclusive.
Note: This role includes a small teaching commitment in EYFS or KS1 to support the early identification of pupil needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for an inspirational champion of inclusion who understands how SEND pupils can thrive within a mainstream classroom.
Essential Criteria:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• The National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENDCos (or the NASENCo if completed/started before Sept 2024). We also welcome applications from those willing to complete the NPQ within three years of appointment.
• Evidence of experience in team leadership and the implementation of SEND policies.
• Proven inspirational and skilled classroom teacher and teacher of students with SEND
• A champion of inclusion and demonstratable passion for supporting children with identified SEND
• A clear understanding of how young people with identified SEND can be supported to achieve in the mainstream classroom
• A sound knowledge of Child Safeguarding and the SEND Code of Practice.
What the school offers its staff
At Pudsey Lowtown Primary School, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected.
We are a school that is fully inclusive, ambitious, and aspirational. We believe in making a tangible difference in the lives of our learners, and we want a SENDCo who shares that "professional curiosity" to drive new initiatives forward.
Why Join Our Team?
Our school is a calm, well-ordered environment and we have high expectations for all our pupils and staff.
We can offer the successful candidate:
• A supportive environment: a Headteacher and welcoming staff team who have a genuine passion for SEND and are accustomed to implementing new approaches and initiatives to meet diverse needs.
• Motivated pupils and supportive families with strong community links.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.
• A commitment to professional development and career progression.
• A vibrant school with high aspirations for all.
• Collaborative Networks - benefit from strong links within the Pudsey Cluster, providing a built-in support network of fellow SENDCos.
• Established systems - a well-established, rigorous record-keeping system is already in place.
• Flexibility around worked days to accommodate essential external training and local authority meetings.
• Access to health and wellbeing services via the school employee assistance programme.
Further details about the role
The Role
As a key member of our team, you will oversee targeted provision for children with additional needs, vulnerabilities, or barriers to learning.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Leading on SEND policy and practice in conjunction with all stakeholders.
• Preparing statutory paperwork and making appropriate external referrals.
• Working closely with professionals and supporting our highly engaged parent community.
• Supporting staff with Quality First Teaching, ensuring classroom adaptations are both effective and inclusive.
Note: This role includes a small teaching commitment in EYFS or KS1 to support the early identification of pupil needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.