Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)
Closing in 17 days (10 November 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: TMS/UPS plus TLR 1A
Employer: The Castle School
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 10 November 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Start date – January or Easter 2026
What will I be doing?
The Castle School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic SENDCo to lead our well-established SEND faculty. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role and drive inclusive education across the school, raising standards of student attainment and achievement for our SEND and other vulnerable students.
The SENDCo will lead all our inclusion work to ensure appropriate provision is in place for all students with SEND and other vulnerabilities. A key task of the SENDCo is to ensure that our inclusive provision is both efficiently and effectively managed, with all legal and statutory requirements met for students with SEND.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
This is an exciting and varied role, working with staff and students daily, so excellent communication skills are required. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, approachable and reliable with resilience and commitment to their workload and responsibilities.
What is in it for me?
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
DBS check
Enhanced DBS check required
Supporting documents and information
CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full
Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.