SENDCo

Ossett South Parade Primary, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 February 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership 1-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status in Primary Education

Degree level qualification

SENDCO qualification

What the school offers its staff

We offer a fantastic, caring and supportive school where we work hard to ensure all children have the best opportunities to learn and flourish.

At South Parade we have the community, lifelong learning and Eco agenda at the heart of all we do. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.

Although our school is larger than average, we are a warm, supportive and friendly school, something we are very proud of. In fact, the biggest strength of our school is the relationships that are fostered here – it is what makes coming here each day such an enjoyable experience. We also offer a Staff Wellbeing Package and all staff have access to the Council’s Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

SENDCO advert.docx - 20.5 KB (opens in new tab)

SENDCO Job Description.doc - 33 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ossett South Parade Primary

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ossett South Parade Primary website
• Email address: cheptinstall@southparade.wakefield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01924 302875
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ossett-south-parade-primary

At South Parade we have the community, lifelong learning and Eco agenda at the heart of all we do. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.
Although our school is larger than average, we are a warm, supportive and friendly school, something we are very proud of. In fact, the biggest strength of our school is the relationships that are fostered here – it is what makes coming here each day such an enjoyable experience. We also offer a Staff Wellbeing Package and all staff have access to the Council’s Employee Assistance Programme.

South Parade Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and employment references. Applicants will also be required to disclose any information relating to child care disqualification requirements.

We may complete an online check of any potential candidates.

Arranging a visit to Ossett South Parade Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cheptinstall@southparade.wakefield.sch.uk.

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