About this role
Position: SENDCo
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 2 days per week
Required from: April 2027 or earlier if possible
Closing Date: 12pm 23rd November 2026
Shortlisting: 24th November 2026
Interviews: 27th November 2026
The governors of Belmont Primary School, wish to appoint a SENDCo to lead SEND throughout our school. The position will primarily be non-class based with limited teaching commitment. We want an individual who is professional, nurturing, passionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking to join our team.
We are looking for a SENCo who will:
- Regularly review and update the Special Educational Needs Policy.
- Ensure day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the SEND policy.
- Work with the Head Teacher on developing an action plan and inclusion strategy.
- Update the Local Offer Annually
- Maintain a Special Educational Needs Register
- Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs.
- Monitor the progress of children with SEND.
- Lead the Special Support Assistants/Teaching assistants.
- Liaise with outside agencies.
- Work closely with parents to ensure that children with SEND are making progress.
- Oversee the records of pupils with SEND.
- Provide training and advice to other members of staff.
- Continue to develop professionally.
- A willingness to learn about specific needs in children and implement strategies to help children make progress.
- Is able to keep accurate records and willing to complete necessary paperwork.