13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    12 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    29 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 19.5 hrs per week (0.6 FTE) Exact times and days to be discussed and agreed

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS - UPS Dependent on Experience

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate (with knowledge of Torbay processes desirable) who:

  • Can support SEND children and their families through identifying barriers to learning and adopting strategies that help overcome these
  • Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive education for all children by working with staff and families to formulate personalised plans for improvement.
  • Uses knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and understands the EHCP process and Early Help services to support pupils and families. Who can work alongside teachers to provide advice and develop impactful class strategies
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality and impact of SEND provision across the school
  • Forms positive relationships and inspires and motivates all children to enable them to be the best that they can be
  • Keeps up to date and accurate records of support and the impact regarding SEND provision
  • Reviews and update all records to ensure that statutory requirements are met
  • Work in partnership with the Headteacher, LAB and wider community to ensure that our mission and ethos is translated into action
  • Participate in Trust-wide inclusion meetings
  • Attend meetings with parents, teachers and other providers to ensure all pupils’ needs are met
  • Ensures an inclusive school experience for al learners, not just those with SEND
  • Work with the wider team to close the gap for vulnerable and disadvantaged learners
  • Holds the National SENDCo Qualification or is willing to work towards achieving it.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the candidate:

  • An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential
  • Collaborative support through Trust Improvement Groups
  • Inspirational leadership with support from a Lead Practitioner and an NLE
  • A Trust that develops pupils through strong character education, supported by a stimulating and innovative curriculum.
  • Polite, happy and engaged children with a great enthusiasm for learning
  • Working with like-minded professionals across the Trust enabling continuous professional support


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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD - SENDCo + H&S.pdf - 737 KB (opens in new tab)

About Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
199 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School website
Email address
recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk
Phone number
07450 125066
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Arranging a visit to Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School

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

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