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SENDCo

Employer
Whitchurch Primary School
Location
Whitchurch, Somerset
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Salary
L1 - L5  £51,773 - £57,137 FTE
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
22nd June 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1560192
Job Reference
LSP-S293
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1560192

SENDCo

Hours: 13

Contract: Part Time, Permanent

Salary:  L1 - L5 £51,773 - £57,137 FTE

Actual Salary: £20,709.20 - £22,709.80 per annum pro rata. 

Start Date: September 2026 

 

The Role 

Whitchurch Primary School are looking for an inspiring SENDCo to join our happy and successful school. Under the direction of the Headteacher, you will take a major role in formulating the strategic direction of our school, establishing high educational standards and ensuring that every pupil experiences an enriching school life. In your role, you will ensure our school delivers outstanding, inclusive provision within the SEND graduated approach.

Key Responsibilities: 

Promote a positive school culture built on clear rules and routines, maintaining high standards of pupil behaviour and staff professionalism.

Lead special educational needs provision as SENDCo, ensuring the school fulfills its statutory duties and delivers effective support through the graduated approach.

Fulfil the duties of Designated Safeguarding Lead and Lead Teacher for Looked After Children, ensuring rigorous compliance with all safeguarding procedures.

Manage staff workloads fairly, oversee daily school systems and ensure financial resources are allocated appropriately and efficiently.

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 

At Whitchurch we have high expectations of everyone in our community and work hard to make the best possible progress in all areas of our learning; our nurturing community is built on respect, honesty and a culture of shared responsibility.

Our curriculum at Whitchurch is designed around the interests, heritage and aspirations of our children; we build on pre-learning and the strong commitment for education shared by our families.

We are proud to complement our curriculum learning with a wealth of enrichment activities designed to enhance and enrich lives, to open children’s eyes to the exciting world that awaits them. We work hard alongside our families to empower future leaders and ignite a real love of learning.

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 - Home 

 

Closing Date: 22 June 2026

Interview Date: 03 July 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 – Whitchurch Primary School 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.

Whitchurch Primary School

Whitchurch Primary School

Part of Lighthouse Schools Partnership

Lighthouse Schools Partnership