SENCO

Job Description

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

Working pattern: Part-time - 2 or 3 days per week (to be agreed)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Start date: 1st January 2027

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) to join our friendly and dedicated team at St Francis Catholic Primary School.

We are a welcoming, inclusive Catholic primary school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to ensuring that every child is valued, supported and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate practitioner who can provide effective leadership and co-ordination of SEND provision across the school, working closely with our staff, pupils, parents and external professionals.

The successful candidate will champion inclusion, understand the needs of children with SEND and confidently support colleagues in delivering high-quality teaching and appropriate provision for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

· Is a qualified teacher with experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

· Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory responsibilities and current SEND processes.

· Has experience of co-ordinating SEND provision, including EHCPs, annual reviews, provision mapping and working with external agencies.

· Is passionate about inclusion and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for every child.

· Can provide clear guidance, advice and support to teaching and support staff, promoting high-quality inclusive practice across the school.

· Has the ability to line manage support staff, oversee targeted interventions and monitor their impact on pupils' progress and outcomes.

· Can evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision and interventions, using evidence to identify strengths, address gaps and drive improvements.

· Has the confidence and skills to lead and organise staff training and professional development to develop colleagues' knowledge and practice in supporting pupils with SEND.

· Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and productive relationships with pupils, parents and professionals.

· Is well organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

· Is a positive and supportive team player with the confidence to lead and influence practice across the school.

· Is committed to developing their own professional knowledge and keeping up to date with developments in SEND.

· Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or is willing to undertake the National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ for SENCOs), if required.

The school will offer:

· A dynamic and collaborative team of professionals, who work together and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities.

· Commitment to ensure that every child in our community has access to the highest possible standard of education

· Pupils who are enthusiastic, engaging and keen to learn.

· A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body.

· A competitive salary, reflecting the experience and responsibilities of the successful candidate.

· Flexibility over working days, with a part-time commitment of two or three days per week to be agreed.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 012621 856698. Completed application forms should be returned to Elizabeth Chapman on admin@stfrancismaldon.co.uk

Information about the School

St. Francis Catholic Primary School is a one form entry school based in the historic market town of Maldon in Essex. We are a forward-thinking primary school committed to high standards for all our children. The vast majority of our teachers are experienced and staff turn over is low. Our teachers provide support and challenge to develop independence in a safe, enjoyable and caring environment.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and barring service certificate will be required for all posts. The post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our prevent duty.