SENDCo and Lead Teacher for the Specialist Resource Provision (SLCN)

West Ewell Primary School and Nursery, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0UY

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602 - £54,328
• Pay scale: M1 to U3 (Fringe)
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance, £2,885 - £5,690 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCo) or commitment to achieve within statutory timescales.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• NPQ SENDCO, NPQSL or other leadership qualification.
• Qualification or accredited training in Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
• Specialist SEND qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Successful teaching experience in a primary setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Experience implementing the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience leading SEND provision or significant SEND responsibilities.
• Experience managing EHCP processes and annual reviews.
• Experience working with families and external agencies.
• Experience leading and developing support staff.

Desirable

• Previous SENDCo experience.
• Experience working within or alongside a Specialist Resource Provision.
• Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
• Experience working with Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Experience contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong knowledge of adaptive teaching and inclusive practice.
• Understanding of EHCP processes and statutory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of effective assessment and intervention strategies.
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements.
• Knowledge of child development and barriers to learning.

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
• Understanding of specialist provision models.
• Knowledge of current SEND research and evidence-informed practice.

Leadership and Management

Essential

• Ability to lead and inspire others.
• Ability to strategically plan, monitor and evaluate provision.
• Ability to use data to drive improvement.
• Ability to manage staff effectively and hold others to account.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead change successfully.

Desirable

• Experience leading a specialist provision or resource base.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Strong commitment to inclusion and equity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and solution-focused.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• Collaborative and reflective practitioner.
• High expectations for all pupils.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Passion for developing specialist provision.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and innovation.

What the school offers its staff

• Generous workplace pension through TPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

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

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.

Application Pack - SENDCo_compressed.pdf - 1.15 MB (opens in new tab)

About West Ewell Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Ewell Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: wattk@west-ewell.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8393 2417
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-ewell-primary-school-and-nursery-epsom

We are a 2-form entry primary school with a nursery that takes children from 2 years old. We have a specialist SLCN centre for children with developmental language disorder.

Arranging a visit to West Ewell Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wattk@west-ewell.surrey.sch.uk.

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