SENCO

Job Description

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Join a Flagship 'Centre of Excellence'

Position: Full-Time | Permanent (Flexible working requests considered)

Start Date: 1st September 2026 (January 2027 start may be considered for the right candidate)

Salary: Mainscale/UPS plus SEND Allowance (Outer Fringe payscales)

Closing Date: 11th June 2026 (Midday)

Date of Interviews: 19th June 2026

Why Join Lincewood Primary School?

Are you a passionate educator who believes that emotional well-being is the foundation of academic success?

We are more than just an Ofsted 'Good' school; we are a proud Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship School. We live and breathe the Thrive approach, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. At Lincewood, we provide an environment where your creativity is celebrated, your professional growth is prioritised, and your well-being truly matters.

What We Offer

A Stunning Workspace: Work within beautiful, extensive grounds with top-tier resources designed to bring learning to life beyond the classroom walls.

A Culture of Care: Join a dedicated team that values resilience, a good sense of humour, and genuine professional support.

Professional Growth: We invest in our people. Whether you are an experienced leader or an aspiring practitioner, you will be valued, heard, and supported.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Package: Access to our staff insurance package, including:

· Counselling & Mindfulness support

· Physiotherapy & Integrated GP Helpline

· Nurse Support & Leadership Coaching

· Whole-school wellbeing initiatives

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a strategic and outstanding practitioner who is passionate about SEND and Inclusion. As a central member of the Senior Management Team, you will possess the vision and skills to drive standards and ensure every child with SEND receives the support they need to thrive.

Our ideal candidate will:

· Be a qualified SENCO with expert knowledge of SEND legislation and the Code of Practice.

· Provide strategic and operational leadership for SEND and inclusion across the school.

· Work directly with pupils, including those with complex needs within our SEND provision.

· Lead and manage a team of Learning Support Assistants, overseeing effective deployment and training.

· Model and promote outstanding inclusive teaching practice for all staff.

· Manage SEND assessments, EHCP processes, and partnerships with external agencies (including SEND Ops).

· Lead and develop our Thrive programme (willingness to undertake Thrive Practitioner training is essential).

· Contribute actively to school improvement, safeguarding, and the Senior Management Team.

· Demonstrate a collaborative, resilient leadership style with high aspirations for both pupils and themselves.

How to Apply

If you have the drive to secure positive outcomes and the heart to join a school that truly cares, we can't wait to meet you.

Please submit your application by midday on 11th June 2026.

Information about the School

Lincewood Primary School is an inclusive, caring and supporting school, with children at the heart of every decision we make. We have aspirational expectations and a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum, which aims to foster a love of learning. Our school values revolve around the ICARE acronym, helping us to develop an inclusive, caring, aspirational, resilient and enthusiastic atmosphere for all. We are a Thrive school and use the principles of Thrive to support pupils who have experienced childhood trauma and we are proud to be an Inclusion Centre of Excellence.

Lincewood Primary School is part of CRESCO Multi Academy Trust. Cresco Multi Academy Trust is based in Basildon and consists of Great Berry, Janet Duke, Lincewood and Noak Bridge Primary Schools. The aim is to share good practice and provide the best education for all our children.

We believe that this collaborative partnership will have a positive impact and enable us to drive school improvement, help us to build capacity, develop our staff, secure the best financial value for each of our academies and support greater pupil attainment and opportunity.