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SENCO

Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, Wakefield, WF2 8AA

This job expired on 7 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  6 January 2025

• Closing date

  7 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 September 2024

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Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCo (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £57,831 - £63,815
• Pay scale: L7-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have a proven track record of excellence in the role of SENCO and improving learning and progress for all children
• In liaison with the Head Teacher, determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Have excellent knowledge of the curriculum and SEND Code of Practice
• Have successfully completed the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN
• Line manage the Assistant SENCO
• Under the guidance of the Lead DSL, ensure that all safeguarding and child protection (including online safety) matters arising at the School are adealt with effectively
• Lead the work of the school Learning Mentors
• Lead the development and implementation of the Nurture and mental health and wellbeing provision
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to join a highly skilled and committed staff with a great team spirit
• Friendly, caring and hardworking pupils
• Excellent professional learning opportunities and commitment to your continuing professional development
• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills
• An attractive and well-resourced learning environment

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.

This is a non-class-based role with the successful candidate playing an active role in the senior leadership team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.

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Additional documents

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SENCO Job Description 2024 25.doc - 929 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 601 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01924 367396
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wakefield-snapethorpe-primary-school

Our school is a place where everyone is included and valued. Our school motto, ‘Caring for All: Learning for Life’ is at the heart of everything that we do.


With a focus on constantly improving, we nurture and celebrate individual talents and interests, emphasising high expectations and the importance of always striving to achieve fulfil potential.


This is an exciting time to join the school and help to shape our future.


Snapethorpe Primary is a very welcoming and inclusive school, which works in close partnership with all families for the benefit of every child. We are fortunate to have very supportive parents and governors and we strive to work together to give every child a happy and rewarding primary school experience and positive memories that will last long into adulthood.


Excellent pastoral care is at the heart of our school ethos. Ensuring all children feel safe, cared for and happy underpins all our work.


We believe in a purposeful and engaging curriculum where each child’s unique talents are both developed and celebrated. We work hard to ensure that each child fulfils their academic potential including achieving their best possible outcomes in English and mathematics. We strive to ensure that all children are able to access a broad and balanced curriculum that builds sequentially on key knowledge and skills thereby enabling them to deepen their understanding. We also provide a curriculum, which enables all children to develop their self-esteem, resilience and ability to communicate and work co-operatively.


We aim to prepare children to be successful, independent learners who acquire the essential skills that will prepare them for the next stage of their education and to be responsible citizens of the future.

Arranging a visit to Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk.

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