SENDCo

Lime Tree Primary Academy, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary is 0.6 with SEN allowance £2,787 for the 3 days with potential of 2 days teaching in KS1 if desired (0.4 MPS/UPS)

SENDCo job summary

As our SENDCO, you will play a vital role in shaping the educational experience for pupils with SEND. You'll be responsible for coordinating support, developing strategies, and ensuring every child receives the tailored care they deserve. Your expertise will be at the heart of our inclusive ethos, and you'll work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to deliver exceptional outcomes.

As Classroom Teacher you will be someone who can deliver lessons and provide all learners with positive and engaging experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified SENDCO or a teacher willing to undertake SENDCO training.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, child-centered approach to education.
• A team player ready to collaborate with colleagues and families.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
• Professional development opportunities tailored to your career goals.
• A chance to create lasting impact in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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 Lime Tree Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 328 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lime Tree Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hawthorn-park-community-primary

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