Safeguarding and SEN Co-ordinator

About the job

Key information

• Application Closing Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
• Interviews will be held: w/c Monday 20th October
• Start date: As soon as possible, pending notice periods
• Permanent post, term-time only
• Up to 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Salary range: Grade 12 – £28,598 to £32,061 (pro-rata) depending on experience

What will I be doing?

We are looking to recruit a Safeguarding and SEN Co-ordinator to work as part of our safeguarding team and as an assistant to the Special Educational Needs Coordinator.

The successful candidate will play a key administrative role within both the safeguarding team and in support of the SENCo. As these areas often overlap, the role will involve coordinating and streamlining processes that contribute to the effective delivery of support for vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs.

Responsibilities will include maintaining accurate and confidential records, supporting the organisation of meetings and reviews, managing communications with parents and external agencies, and assisting with the preparation of reports and documentation required for safeguarding and SEN provision.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Whilst holding HLTA status is not a requirement, we are looking for someone with relevant experience in safeguarding and/or special educational needs. A strong understanding of the challenges faced by students with additional needs, along with a compassionate and proactive approach, will be highly valued.

The successful candidate will display a range of attributes/characteristics, including being:

• able to build positive and trusting relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents
• emotionally resilient
• passionate about the welfare of children
• highly organised, ICT proficient and an effective communicator
• a dedicated team player
• caring, positive and enthusiastic
• able to work effectively using their own initiative

The person appointed would be expected to work collaboratively with the Headteacher, SENCo and other members of the staff team, all relevant external agencies and most importantly children and families.

DBS check

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please call the school office on 01823 662438 or email office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk to arrange a visit. Please email completed application forms to the email address above by 12pm on Thursday 16th October.

Beech Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts require a police check through the disclosure process.

Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risks damaging the school’s reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

Apply on the Beech Grove Primary School website