SEN Co-ordinator

Summerswood Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2DW

47 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April

• Closing date

  24 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £48,913.00 - £50,668.00 Annually (FTE) UPS & SEN allowance

SEN Co-ordinator job summary

SENCO Vacancy

A passionate and dedicated SENCO is invited to join our primary school as we continue on an exciting journey of improvement. We are seeking someone who believes in inclusive education, champions every child, and is ready to make a meaningful impact across our school community.

Our school is warm, diverse and ambitious. We are committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to flourish—academically, socially and emotionally. As part of our improvement journey, we are continuing to strengthening our provision for pupils with SEND and are looking for the right person to help lead this work with expertise, compassion and drive.

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 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 as part of our improvement journey.

• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn.

Visits Welcome

We warmly encourage visits so you can experience our school first‑hand. Please contact the school office to arrange a time.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to the appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and verification of professional qualifications and references.

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

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.

About Summerswood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 373 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Summerswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/summerswood-primary-school

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