Assistant Head/SENDCo
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5EPThis job expired on 17 April 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 1-5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Grove Road Community Primary School is entering an exciting new chapter of stability, ambition and growth. We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated SENDCo who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.
This is an excellent opportunity to shape SEND provision in a welcoming and supportive school community. You will work as part of the senior leadership team to develop inclusive practice, support staff and ensure pupils with additional needs achieve their full potential. The role will be 4 days non-class based to reflect the high number of EHCPs in school. School also has an 8 place TMP (Targeted Mainstream Provision) and the role will be lead teacher for this provision. This role is ideal for someone who already has experience of being a SENDCo who wants to step up to senior leadership .
About the Role
- Lead and develop the school’s SEND provision and inclusive practice
- Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice
- Coordinate EHCP provision, reviews and external agency support
- Support teachers in delivering high‑quality adaptive teaching
- Work closely with families and outside professionals
- Monitor the progress and wellbeing of pupils with SEND
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND
- Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
- Builds positive relationships with children, staff and families
- Is organised, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
- Can contribute positively to the wider life of the school
The National SENDCo Qualification is essential.
Why join Grove Road?
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- A committed and collaborative staff team
- Supportive leadership and governance
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to shape inclusive practice at a key stage in the school’s development
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a time.
Grove Road Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
What the school offers its staff
Why join Grove Road?
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- A committed and collaborative staff team
- Supportive leadership and governance
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to shape inclusive practice at a key stage in the school’s development
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 273 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- business.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01423 506060
Grove Road is one of the most diverse maintained primary schools in North Yorkshire and as such we can offer many opportunities for professional development and to gain a wide range of experience.
Arranging a visit to Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email business.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk.
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