SENDco

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have a passion for improving the educational opportunities of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

The SENDCO, under the direction of the Assistant Head (Inclusion) and the Headteacher, will

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEND or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• Be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

The successful candidate will need to

• To be able to liaise effectively with parents, carers and external agencies to support our children in being the best they can be
• Be an excellent, well qualified classroom practitioner
• Be dedicated to raising the achievement of all pupils through high standards and expectations
• Be able to work as part of a vibrant and energetic team
• Have good understanding of the national curriculum
• Provide a positive and effective learning environment to all children in your care
• Inspire, challenge and motivate all learners
• Have excellent record keeping skills
• Support the mission, vision and aims of our Catholic Primary School

We can offer

• Dedicated Governors
• Supportive parents
• A commitment to the professional development of staff

Closing Date

2.6.2026

Interviews

The school may interview and offer on receipt of an application before the closing date.

Our Lady & St Joseph Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (including those in the EYFS) and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Applicants must be willing to undergo child protections screening including checks with past employers and a DBS check

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• Dedicated Governors
• Supportive parents
• A commitment to the professional development of staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A fully resourced school

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.