SENDCo

About the job

Key information

North Newton Primary School can be found in the village of North Newton, close to J24 of the M5 in Somerset.  We currently have 95 children on roll across 4 classes.

Required from January 2026, or as soon as possible after.

Our children are kind and respectful towards others and enjoy coming to school.  We have strong links with parents, governors and the wider community, recognising the value that this brings to our children. We offer a warm, nurturing setting in which children feel happy, confident and safe.

What will I be doing?

This post is ideal for a SENDCo who wishes to contribute to a school on an innovative and exciting journey and who believes all pupils deserve the best opportunities that we can offer.

 

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Applicants will need to have the National Qualification for SENDCo.

We are looking to appoint a highly driven and motivated SENDCo to our friendly village school. We are looking for a special practitioner who will help shape the future for our children by ensuring that all the needs of our pupils are met. Are you motivated by the desire to transform children’s life chances no matter their starting point? If so, then this could be the position for you.

What is in it for me?

• Happy, enthusiastic, creative children and colleagues
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos
• We believe in working closely with pupils and families to meet the needs of every child within our school
• A hard-working, positive team, dedicated to improving the lives of children and ensuring every child achieves their full potential
• A commitment to high quality continued professional development

DBS check

DBS Check required

Supporting documents and information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

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 applying for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

Visits to the school are most welcome. Please telephone 01278 662140 for an appointment.  We look forward to meeting you.

An application form and further details are available from link below.

Please send completed application forms to: Mrs Kate Cox – School Business Manager: kcox@nncps.org

 

Apply on the North Newton Primary School website

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