SENCO
Closing in 19 days (29 September 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Up to UPS3 + SEN Allowance 1
Employer: Wincanton Primary School
Location: Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 29 September 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
- 0.8 FTE
- Salary: Up to UPS3 + SEN Allowance 1
- Permanent Contract
We are looking for Superheroes to join our Superhero Team.
Our highly effective school is looking to appoint more Superheroes to our team.
We strongly recommend visiting the school to capture our nurturing, high expectation ethos which supports our young people to achieve all they can.
What will I be doing?
We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and knowledgeable SENCO to join our SLT in leading this provision in our thriving and successful school for January 2026.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We require our SENCO:
- to hold exceptional knowledge of SEND including areas such as Dyslexia, ASD, ADHD and moderate learning difficulties
- knowledge of specific assessments to identify needs
- able to work effectively with teachers to meet the needs of our high level and complex learners
- Support LSA staff and train staff to support children in these areas.
- Being approachable, supportive and understand to the needs of parents and carers
- Knowledge of effective SEN procedures to support the needs of pupils and staff
- Holds a National Award for SENCOs or an NPQ SENCOs
DBS check
This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Supporting documents and information
The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Interested candidates are warmly invited to look around our school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. Application packs and further information are available from the school website under key Information/Vacancies.
Application forms should be returned to the Headteacher Mr. G. Wilson (graeme.wilson@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk) by Monday 29 September 2025
Interview will take place on Wednesday 8 October 2025