SEN Co-ordinator

Shirley Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £42,057.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) M5 to U3 Plus TLR2

SEN Co-ordinator job summary

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) who will:

Lead and develop our SEND provision across the school.

Work closely with staff, families and external professionals to ensure high‑quality support for pupils with additional needs.

Support the identification of pupils with SEND and oversee high quality adaptive teaching and learning and effective interventions.

Provide guidance and training to staff to ensure inclusive practice is embedded throughout the school.

Contribute to strategic planning as part of our improvement journey.

This role is ideal for an experienced SENCO or a teacher with a strong SEND background who is ready to take the next step.

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for all pupils.

Has a thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.

Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Is reflective, proactive and committed to school improvement.

Brings energy, resilience and a solution‑focused approach.

In return, we offer:

A supportive, friendly and diverse school community.

A leadership team committed to your professional development.

Opportunities to shape and strengthen SEND provision.

Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn.

Visits Welcomed

We warmly encourage visits so you can experience our school first‑hand. Please contact the school office to arrange a time: office@shirley.cambs.sch.uk

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shirley Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We also request a minimum of two references.

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 Shirley Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shirley Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shirley-community-primary-school

Shirley Primary School is a large, vibrant primary situated in north Cambridge. We have a diverse community and enthusiastic and committed staff team.

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