SENDCO
St Elphege's RC Infants' School, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9HY11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The SENDCo vacancy is a part time position of 3 days a week (0.6FTE)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year with the opportunity to become permanent
Pay scale
- M4 - M6 Outer London
Additional allowances
SEND allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint:
A SENDCo to work across the infant and junior schools in collaboration with the Inclusion Manager.
A SENDCo who is highly motivated, creative and well organised.
A SENDCo with expert knowledge of SEND provision, legal frameworks and LA systems & processes.
A SENDCo who wishes to develop outstanding practice, has a love of learning and high expectations of children’s progress, achievement and behaviour.
A SENDCo who has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
A SENDCo who is committed to developing the professional understanding of the staff body.
A SENDCo who values, embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our schools.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
A happy, learning environment where everyone is valued.
A highly motivated staff team and supportive parents.
Children who enjoy learning and are motivated by enriching learning experiences.
A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop professionally.
Professional development opportunities for teachers at all stages of their career.
A supportive Leadership Team and Local Governing Body.
A community with Christ at the centre.
Further information about the job
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To share in the responsibility for the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum in St Elphege’s
School.
To work in partnership with the Inclusion Manager to ensure needs are met through appropriate
provision.
To be responsible for the supervision of support staff who work with SEND, DA and vulnerable
pupils.
To provide professional guidance in the area of SEND, in order to secure high quality teaching and
learning and the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of achievement for
all pupils.
To ensure all staff fulfil their teaching responsibilities in regard to pupils with SEND,
disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.
To share in the development of the curriculum in St Elphege’s, ensuring skills, knowledge and
investigation are central to its delivery.
To use all data collected to review teaching and learning for all these groups of pupils and to
identify areas of strength and areas for development.
To take an active role in the dissemination of good practice across the schools and to act swiftly
to progress areas which require development.
In conjunction with senior leaders, promote a culture of inclusion for all stakeholders.
To remain in close liaison with all members of the SLT and the local governing body to ensure the
efficient running of the St. Elphege’s Schools in SEND provision.
To promote and develop links with relevant agencies and the wider community.
To support and provide training for colleagues, including organising and quality assuring the
implementation and delivery of any intervention programmes.
Monitor and evaluate the teaching and learning across the school ensuring continuity and
progression in regard to SEND.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Elphege's RC Infants' School
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 384 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Elphege's RC Infants' School website
- Email address
- lhawkes1@suttonmail.org
- Phone number
- 02086696306
St. Elphege’s Infant School and St. Elphege’s Junior School are part of the Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust.
https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/
Our schools are friendly and caring places where we enjoy good relationships between dedicated staff, pupils, parents, governors, parishes and local community.
The schools welcome families and staff from the Catholic faith, as well as those from many other faith backgrounds and those of no faith. Our community is exceptionally diverse yet beautifully cohesive; we embrace and celebrate the richness that such diversity brings. This is reflected in our staff teams where dedicated and enthusiastic professionals from a range of backgrounds, cultures and faiths work harmoniously to ensure the best possible provision for the children in our care.
Arranging a visit to St Elphege's RC Infants' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lhawkes1@suttonmail.org.
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