SENDco

Leiston Primary School, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4JQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE)

SENDco job summary

Annually (Actual) National Teachers' Pay Scales - MPS / UPS with SEND allowance starting at £2883

Part Time - 4 days

Required: January 2027

About the Role

At Leiston Primary School, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, included and successful. We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated SENDCo to lead our SEND provision and help ensure that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENDCo or an ambitious teacher looking to take the next step into leadership. The role offers the opportunity to shape and further develop a high-quality SEND provision that has inclusion, aspiration and pupil wellbeing at its heart.

Working closely with pupils, families, staff, governors and external professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring that barriers to learning are removed and that every child can access the full life of the school.

Whether you are coordinating provision for a child with complex needs, supporting teachers to develop adaptive practice, leading staff training, working alongside families, or helping to shape whole-school improvement priorities, no two days will be the same. If you are passionate about inclusion and committed to securing excellent outcomes for all children, we would love to hear from you.

As our SENDCo, you will:

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the school, championing inclusion and full engagement in all aspects of school life.
• Oversee Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and statutory responsibilities.
• Work closely with teachers to develop high-quality adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Coordinate interventions and monitor their impact on pupil outcomes.
• Analyse progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing information to identify barriers and secure appropriate support.
• Build positive and productive relationships with children, families and carers.
• Liaise effectively with external agencies and professionals.
• Lead staff development and support colleagues in meeting a broad range of additional needs.
• Contribute strategically to whole-school improvement and inclusion priorities.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil welfare are maintained at all times.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status.
• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination, is currently undertaking or is willing to undertake the qualification.
• Has successful experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education.
• Is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children with additional needs.
• Has the confidence and skills to lead, influence and support colleagues.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Is highly organised, resilient and solution-focused.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, respect and high expectations for every child.
• Embodies our school values of Respect, Resilience, Kindness and Teamwork.

Why Join Us?

As part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST), you will benefit from being part of a family of schools that works collaboratively to support both pupils and staff. Our Trust includes Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Holbrook Academy, Bungay High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and our primary schools at Wickham Market, Easton, Saxmundham, Aldeburgh, Kyson and Leiston.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and friendly staff team.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and succeed.
• A highly rewarding leadership role where you can make a lasting difference to children and families.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership development within SEND.
• Support from colleagues across the wider Trust.
• A culture that values inclusion, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to play a key role in developing and enhancing SEND provision, working closely with the Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) and wider school team.

Visits Welcome

We warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates and would be delighted to show you around our school.

For an informal conversation, please contact the school office on 01728 830745 and ask to speak to Mr Ben Ward, Head of School, or email lei.finance@eastmat.org.

Closing date: Monday 2nd November

Interview: Monday 9th November

Safeguarding Statement

East Anglian Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

EAST is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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 Leiston Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leiston Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leiston-primary-school

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