Special Educational Needs Coordinator & Designated Safeguarding Lead

About the job

Key information

Salary range: L1 – L6 – depending on experience and negotiable for the right candidate
To start as soon as possible subject to pre-employment checks
To work 3 or 4 days per week.
This is a permanent post
(subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period)

Manor Court Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified SENCo and DSL to work with the existing highly skilled staff team.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate should have:

• Excellent knowledge of Statutory processes
• Experience with SEND provision and inclusion strategies.
• Knowledge of mediation and tribunal processes.
• The ability to train and support our current staff.
• Effective communication with parents and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Patience, empathy, and creativity in addressing the diverse needs of our pupils and advise on making provision even better.
• To be a qualified and experienced SENCo and DSL.

DBS check

PPAT is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks including criminal background check via the disclosure procedure will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. PPAT Education reserves the right to remove a vacancy before the closing date.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school or any queries regarding the role are welcome; please telephone to make an appointment on 01460 62350

How to Apply:

Please apply in writing by completing the application form. This can be found on the Trust’s website 

Application deadline: Friday 16 October 2026

Completed applications and a covering letter should be submitted to crogers@manorcourt.ppat365.org

PPAT Education reserves the right to remove a vacancy before the closing date.

Apply on the Manor Court Community Primary School website