Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)
Closing in 12 days (2 November 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + SEN Allowance
Employer: Wellesley Park Primary School
Location: Wellington, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 2 November 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Part Time – (0.6 FTE)
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + SEN Allowance
Required from January 2027
What will I be doing?
Wellesley Park Primary School is seeking to appoint a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated SENDCo to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is driven by inclusion and determined to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
As SENDCo, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external agencies, you will champion inclusive practice and ensure that pupils with SEND achieve the very best outcomes.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
- An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inclusive education.
- A qualified SENDCo or willingness to undertake the qualification.
- A compassionate and resilient leader with high expectations for all pupils.
- Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
- Someone committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and removing barriers to learning for all pupils.
- Has high expectations and a determination to secure the best outcomes for all pupils.
- Is resilient, reflective and solution focused.
What is in it for me?
- A dedicated and supportive staff team.
- High-Quality professional development opportunities.
- A strong commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme and employee benefits.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to the setting are welcome, please phone 01823 666814 to make an appointment. A full job description and application pack is available on the school website. Please note, applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.
Closing Date: 9:00am Monday 2 November 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
As a school we are committed to the safeguarding of our community, we follow full safer recruitment procedures including relevant references and DBS checks.