Assistant SENDCo

Shakespeare Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7NP

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who:

• is an excellent classroom practitioner
• approaches their work with enthusiasm, resilience and creativity
• is able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and their families
• enjoys the challenge of delivering the highest levels of success for children
• has a passion for inclusion and high expectations for all pupils, alongside a commitment to securing positive outcomes for children with additional and complex needs
• is able to work as part of a team and engage with parents to support children’s learning opportunities

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• a thriving and successful school with the wellbeing of staff and pupils at the forefront of all decision-making processes
• a thorough induction process and welcome package
• shared planning with year groupcolleagues
• a new building /with fantastic facilities, complete with extensive free parking and strong commuter links
• individually tailored career development and training opportunities
• children who have a thirst for learning and a desire to do well which is reflected in the support we see from parents

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and highly motivated teacher to join our team as an Assistant SENDCo. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inclusive education to support the strategic development of SEND across our school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shakespeare Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment procedures states that all appointments will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Information Assistant SENDCo (1).pdf - 1.71 MB (opens in new tab)

About Shakespeare Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 738 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shakespeare Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 5351000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shakespeare-primary-school

A curriculum of excellence from the heart of Leeds.

We are a successful and thriving three form entry primary school with children who have a thirst for knowledge and staff who are dedicated to delivering an outstanding educational experience.

We are located in the culturally rich community of Burmantofts and have a brand new building with exceptional facilities to support teaching and learning.

Arranging a visit to Shakespeare Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk.

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