SENDCo - Days Lane Primary School

Are you passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential? Do you have the expertise and drive to lead and develop inclusive practice in a supportive school environment? If so we would love to hear from you. Days Lane Primary School are seeing a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to join our committed team.

As SENDCO, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils with additional needs receive the support and guidance required to thrive. Working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies you will provide leadership and drive forward our inclusive ethos. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our children and contribute to the ongoing success of our school.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEN Coordination or working towards it.
• Have experience in supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs across primary age groups.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Be able to formulate, implement, and review SEN Support Plans effectively.
• Have experience working with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Have a good eye for detail and be able to write strong applications for additional support to the Local Authority and other agencies.
• Be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with pupils, parents, staff, and external professionals.
• Have the ability to support staff to deliver high quality SEND provision.
• Be highly organised, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development. If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to our school community, we warmly welcome your application. Candidates should refer to the job description / person specification and explain within their supporting statement how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their knowledge and experience. The successful candidate will work closely with the other members of the school team to provide the highest quality inclusive education across the school. The role requires you to have ambition and drive for working with children and empowering all stakeholders. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Katrina Mendy on recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk