Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo)

About the job

Key information

• Job title: Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo), with the opportunity to be appointed as Assistant Headteacher for a candidate with the right skill set
• Salary: SENDCo role only – Upper Pay Scale; Inclusion Lead or SENDCo plus Assistant Headteacher – Leadership Scale L1-L3
• Contract type: Full-time, permanent
• Reporting to: Headteacher
• Start date: 4 January 2027

What will I be doing?

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Are you passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive, achieve and feel valued? We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate SENCO to join our friendly and inclusive primary school community.

At our school, children are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or individual needs. We are looking for a skilled practitioner who shares our commitment to inclusive education and can lead, inspire and support colleagues in delivering high-quality provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a supportive staff team and play a key role in shaping our SEND provision, championing inclusion and ensuring that every child receives the support they need to flourish both academically and personally.
Whether you are an experienced SENCO or an aspiring leader ready for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

There is also the opportunity for a candidate with the right skills for the role to include being the Assistant Head. The Assistance Head supports the day to day running of the school and would cover in the event of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher not being onsite.

What is in it for me?

As a Somerset Council employee working at St. Mary’s CEVC Primary School, you can access a wide range of staff benefits. These include:

• Pension scheme
• Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• The Somerset Council ‘My Staff Shop’ will give you access to thousands of discounts, savings and deals for some of your favourite places!

Supporting documents and information

Visits to our school are welcome.

All applications should be submitted using the Somerset Council application form. Application forms can be downloaded from our school website

Please email completed application forms or any queries to office@stmarysbridgwater.co.uk

Closing Date: Noon on 20 November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 25 November 2026

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment references.

Apply on the St Mary's CEVC Primary School website

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