SENDCo

Are you a passionate and experienced SENDCo looking to make a real and lasting impact on children's lives?

At St Martin’s Infant and Junior Schools, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a dedicated SENDCo to join our supportive and forward-thinking team from 1st September 2025.

This is a fantastic chance to lead and shape inclusive education across both our Infant and Junior settings. The core role is three days per week as a non-class-based SENDCo, allowing you the time and focus to drive high-quality SEND provision. There is also the option to extend the role to five days a week, with up to two additional days dedicated to interventions, small group work, and/or PPA cover. This role does not come with class responsibility.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with staff, families, and external professionals to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive— academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination
• Has a clear understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Has experience in successfully supporting children with a range of needs
• Is an excellent communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills
• Is committed to inclusive education and passionate about supporting pupils and their families

We can offer:

• opportunities to develop leadership skills through developing whole school initiatives;
• exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme;
• an aspirational and values led school;
• enthusiastic, skilled and friendly staff;
• a strong belief in the development of the whole child;
• fantastic children and supportive families;
• exciting and dynamic working and learning environment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our Admin Manager, Emma Dennis.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.  It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.   For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on the Enlighten Learning Trust Careers page. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service

Closing date for applications is 9:00am on 13 May 2025, with interviews planned for Monday 19 May 2025