Class Teacher / Assistant SENDCO

Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale, plus SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale, plus SEN Allowance

Class Teacher / Assistant SENDCO job summary

Job Title: Class Teacher / Assistant SENDCO

Salary Grade: Main Pay Scale, plus SEN Allowance

Working Pattern: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2026

The Governors of Westleigh Methodist Primary School, part of Epworth Education Trust, are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate and experienced teacher to join our dedicated team as a SEND Unit Teacher and Assistant SENCo. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our new SEND Unit, supporting pupils with complex special educational needs and disabilities while also contributing to the development of inclusive practice across the wider school. Westleigh Methodist Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Methodist school where our Christian values underpin everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching for pupils with additional needs and supporting the leadership and coordination of SEND provision across the school.

We are looking for an excellent teacher who:

 Has strong experience of teaching and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including pupils with complex needs.

 Can deliver high-quality, adaptive teaching that enables pupils with SEND to access learning and make strong progress.

 Has a secure understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the graduated approach (Assess-Plan-Do-Review).

 Can work effectively with teaching assistants, families and external professionals to support pupils with additional needs.

 Will contribute to the role of Assistant SENCo, supporting the coordination of SEND provision, annual reviews and inclusive practice across the school.

 Demonstrates excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

 Will maintain high expectations for all pupils and nurture their confidence, independence and wellbeing.

 Will be an active member of our school community and contribute to the school’s Christian ethos and nurturing environment.

 Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and committed to working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

 Supportive parents and a welcoming local community

 A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision

 A highly committed and collaborative staff team who support and challenge each other

 Well-resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments

 Strong working partnerships across Epworth Education Trust

 Pupils who are caring, hardworking and proud to attend their school

 The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of pupils with SEND

 An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body

 The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team

 Pension scheme

 Wellbeing Day

 Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes

 Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

 Access to high-quality training opportunities and professional development

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further please contact recruitment@wlm.epworthtrust.org.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 21st April 2026 noon

Short listing: Friday 24th April 2026

Observations: Thursday 30th April 2026

Interviews: Friday 1st May 2026

The main base for the role will be at Westleigh Methodist Primary.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Westleigh Methodist Primary School - Home

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.

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.

About Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School

• School type: Academy, Methodist, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leigh-westleigh-methodist-primary-school-leigh

An Epworth Education Trust Primary School with single form entry, currently one of six primary schools in the multi academy trust.

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