SENDCo

Are you passionate about meeting the needs of children

with SEND? Do you have the skills and insight to support children with

additional needs so they can truly fulfil their potential? Are you confident in

providing high quality guidance to teachers and teaching assistants to ensure

that our learners with SEND thrive and succeed? At Clapgate Primary School, we are delighted to offer

an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENDCo to join our driven,

dedicated, and successful senior leadership team. Our school supports a wide

range of complex needs, and we are fully committed to delivering the highest

standard of SEND provision for every child. We are seeking an experienced

teacher who shares our commitment, values, and ambition for inclusive

excellence. This is a non-class based role, enabling the SENDCo to

develop a thorough understanding of every child with SEND and to work closely

with teachers, teaching assistants, and parents to ensure their needs are

effectively met. The role may also include teaching small groups of children

with SEND as required. We also recognise the importance of work–life balance

and professional thinking time. As part of this role, you will benefit from the

option to work from home one day per week, allowing dedicated time for

paperwork completion and submission, strategic planning, and professional

reflection without interruption. This flexibility is just one of the many ways

we aim to support our leaders to thrive in their roles. The SENDCo is also

fully supported by a part-time Assistant SENDCo, providing additional capacity for

meetings, paperwork, provision mapping, and day-to-day coordination. This

ensures the leadership of SEND is truly collaborative, manageable, and

impactful, allowing you to focus on strategic development as well as

personalised support for pupils and staff. Required

Qualifications and Experience Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). NASENCo qualification (or willingness to complete it). Experience working as a SENDCo or in a key SEND

leadership role. Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and

effective SEND provision. Successful teaching experience, ideally across primary

phases. Experience working with external agencies and managing

EHCP processes. Ability to support, advise, and train staff. Excellent communication, organisation, and record‑keeping

skills.

We are looking for somebody who is

Passionate about inclusion and committed to improving

outcomes for children with SEND. Warm, approachable, and able to build strong

relationships with pupils, staff, and families. Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage a

varied workload effectively. A confident communicator who can offer clear guidance

and support to staff. Skilled at problem-solving and thinking creatively to

meet individual needs. Calm, resilient, and able to work under pressure when

needed. Positive, reflective, and open to ongoing professional