SENDCO

Enmore Church of England Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DX

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 9 hours a week Flexible days and times
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS-UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified teacher status

• National Award for SEND Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment

• Degree

• Teaching experience

• Experience of working at a whole-school level

• Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning

• Experience of conducting training/leading INSET

  • Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

  • Understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and of effective intervention strategies

  • Ability to plan and evaluate interventions

  • Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to inform provision planning

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to build effective working relationships

  • Ability to influence and negotiate

  • Good record-keeping skills

    • Commitment to getting the best outcomes for pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

    • Commitment to equal opportunities and securing good outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability

    • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

    • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

    • Commitment to safeguarding and equality

What the school offers its staff

A welcoming and supportive school community where every member of staff is valued.

Opportunities for high-quality professional development and continuous learning.

Access to training programmes to support career progression and leadership development.

A collaborative team environment with opportunities to share good practice.

Dedicated wellbeing support for staff, including access to employee assistance programmes.

A strong commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Flexible and family-friendly working practices where possible.

Access to occupational health services.

Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme

A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Free on-site parking.

A beautiful school environment with excellent facilities and resources.

The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.

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.

Advert - SENDCo September 2026.pdf - 273 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - SENDCo.pdf - 170 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - SENDCo.pdf - 121 KB (opens in new tab)

About Enmore Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Enmore Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: peaglestone-gunter@enmoreprimaryschool.org
• Phone number: 01278671370
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/enmore-church-of-england-primary-school-bridgwater

Arranging a visit to Enmore Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peaglestone-gunter@enmoreprimaryschool.org.

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