0.5 SENDCo
Bere Alston Primary Academy, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7AU20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
4 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32916 - £51,048 FTE +SEN allowance
0.5 SENDCo job summary
Bere Alston Primary is looking to appoint a 0.5 SENDCo.
The SENDCo role will be pivotal in leading SEND strategy across the school with the aim to improve provision and outcomes for all SEND learners within the school setting.
We are looking for someone who has high levels of self-organisation, enjoys communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and believes in teamwork and collaboration. You will, in turn, work with supportive staff team, be part of the leadership team, and benefit from opportunities to work with other schools and other school leaders across the trust.
The successful applicant will be a passionate leader who is dedicated to making a difference and improving life chances for SEND pupils in every classroom and across the curriculum. We are looking for an individual who is able to work with subject leaders, school leaders, families and wider agencies in a proactive and innovative way to ensure that every pupil has the best learning experience and is best prepared for life after Bere Alston Primary School.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have an exceptional understanding of teaching and learning
· Demonstrate great leadership
· Have a strong knowledge of the primary phase curriculum
· Will be a qualified SENDCO or have relevant experience and be willing to undertake the NPQ SEND
· Be motivated to make a difference to the life chances on young people with additional needs.
· Have an excellent understanding of the SEND code of practice
· Be committed to the view that children with SEND needs should aspire to flourish and attain high outcomes.
· Be open to new approaches to learning and teaching
· Be able to think outside the box
· Be an excellent team player and believe in strong collaboration
· Be someone who has high levels of self-organisation, a good communicator and
· Be committed to working with teachers and adults through mentoring and coaching
commitment to working with a wide range of stakeholders
If you would like more information about the position, or wish to visit the school, please contact 01822 840410 or email: office@berealston.devon.sch.uk
The closing date is Wednesday 4th February at 12:00pm
Applications from agencies will not be accepted.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bere Alston Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 123 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bere Alston Primary Academy website
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