SENDCo

Employer
Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools
Location
Bishop Sutton, Somerset
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Part Time
Salary
UPS 1 – 3 £14,241.60 - £15,314.40 per annum
Start Date
20th April 2026
Expires
12th March 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1535009
Job Reference
LSP-S074
Start Date
20th April 2026
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: Until 31st August 2027
  • Job ID: 1535009

SENDCo

Hours: 9.75 hours per week 

Contract: Fixed term from  W/C 20th April 2026 to 31st August 2027

Salary: UPS 1-3  £47,472 - £51,048 FTE (depending on experience)

Actual Salary: UPS 1 – 3 £14,241.60 - £15,314.40 per annum pro rata

Location: Bishop Sutton Primary School & Stanton Drew Primary School

 

The Role

The Federation of Bishop Sutton Primary School & Stanton Drew Primary School are looking for an inspiring SENDCo to join our happy and successful schools.

 

We can offer you a host of fantastic experiences and opportunities at our school, as well as access to incredible CPD programme. Best of all, this post offers an exciting opportunity to join a very supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to making a difference.

 

Your experience, qualities and skills will include:

Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, Code of Practice and best practice

Understanding of assessment, intervention and graduated approaches

Ability to interpret data and use it to inform provision

Commitment to evidence-informed practice

Strong strategic thinker with the ability to shape and develop whole-school SEN provision

Clear understanding of inclusive education and adaptive teaching approaches

Ability to evaluate provision and drive continuous improvement

Commitment to raising high expectations and equity for all pupils 

Excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to coach and develop practice in others

 Commitment to continually seek improvement

 A passion for Primary Learning

 A strong understanding of the National Curriculum

 

We can offer you:

 A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn

 A friendly and successful school

 A growing school with dedicated and hard-working staff

 A positive learning environment

 Supportive staff, governors, parents and community

Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.

Excellent CPD opportunities

Access to wellbeing support

24-hour confidential helpline and counselling

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme

Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Our School

Bishop Sutton is a thriving village school, with a strong sense of community. We strive for and achieve academic excellence while providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to enjoy their learning and take part in a wide range of activities across the curriculum and beyond. Children here are encouraged to challenge themselves to take risks, becoming resilient, independent and active learners. Our teaching and learning is creative, enthusiastic, dynamic and inspires a love of learning.

Please visit the Bishop Sutton & Stanton Drew website for more information.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please email the school office to arrange.

 

The Trust  

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. 

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools. 

We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership 

Closing Date: Thursday 12th March 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 16th March 2026

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.



Attachments

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools

Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools

Part of Lighthouse Schools Partnership

Lighthouse Schools Partnership