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SENDCo

Somerset Bridge Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AH

This job expired on 11 October 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2022

• Closing date

  11 October 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 September 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Qualified Teachers Main Pay Spine
• Additional allowances:

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SENDCo job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our large modern school located just off junction 24 of the M5 in a residential area in Bridgwater. We continued to be judged as Good at our last OFSTED inspection in July 2018. We are inviting applications from dedicated, inspiring teachers to join our school. There is currently no full-time teaching requirement in this role, although there will be regular opportunities to lead a class.

We are seeking someone who is dynamic and motivated who will:

• Place the needs of children first
• Lead, manage, develop and maintain high-quality SEND provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils
• Be able to motivate and inspire others
• Be able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
• Share the vision of the school and enjoy helping to make it happen
• Be willing to enter fully into the life of the school and wider community
• Lead, manage, co-ordinate and support the SEND and mental health needs of the school

We offer:
• A warm, caring and supportive ethos
• An ambitious, supportive and committed teaching team in our popular and successful school
• Children who are keen to learn
• A governing body committed to continuous improvement
• Excellent pastoral support for the children and families we serve

Somerset Bridge Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be sought and all successful candidates will need to satisfy the requirements of an enhanced DBS check.

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.

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About Somerset Bridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Somerset Bridge Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@somersetbridge.somerset.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01278422100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/somerset-bridge-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Somerset Bridge Primary School is a Community School situated on the outskirts of Bridgwater on the new Stockmoor housing estate. The school moved from its Victorian buildings to a brand new building in September 2010. The number of children has increased dramatically over the period of time from approximately 170 to approximately 460. As a result of this, the school has moved from 6 classes to a 16 class structure over a 6 year period. The school was extended for September 2012 by adding 4 additional classrooms with a further 2 classrooms in September 2016.



This is an exciting time to join our school; you will join a hardworking and committed team in providing the very best for the children in our care.

In addition to the Headteacher and Deputy Head, the school currently has 15 full time teaching staff, 2 part time teachers, a SENCO and a Family Support Worker. The teaching staff are currently supported by numerous Teaching and Learning Support Assistants, a Business Manager, a Site Manager and our office staff. We established a successful Nursery in June 2011 which also continues to thrive with approximately 60 children attending each week along with a breakfast and afterschool club.

Approximately 30% of the children are registered for Pupil Premium and approximately 20% of our children have English as an Additional Language (EAL). Most of these EAL children have an Eastern European background. We also have approximately 50 children with a range of additional needs with approximately 20 for whom we have applied for high needs top up funding. This mixture of children brings a lovely variety to our school and enriches the children’s experiences.

Arranging a visit to Somerset Bridge Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@somersetbridge.somerset.sch.uk.

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