SENDCo
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1QG30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
20th April 2026 or earlier if the right candidate can start earlier.
Closing date
23 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Three days a week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR 2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
We seek to appoint an outstanding teacher and SENCO who:
- Is passionate about children’s wellbeing, especially those who have special educational needs and/or disability;
- Is a Qualified Teacher who either has the National SENCO Award or is willing to undertake it
- Has a proven track record of improving learning and progress, and is talented at working with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs. For example, sensory processing, global learning delay, ASD, ADHD and SEMH
- Has excellent knowledge of the EYFS, Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 curriculum and SEN Code of Practice;
- Has the ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND children;
- Can lead and deliver professional growth for Teachers and Teaching Assistants who work with SEND children;
- Has excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a team;
- Works effectively with teachers, parents and external agencies.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming school community with a strong values-led ethos
- Motivated, enthusiastic children who enjoy coming to school and have a love of learning
- A commitment to developing an exciting curriculum, which is relevant and engaging to children
- A committed and experienced staff team
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- Supportive and committed governors and parents
- A school committed to improvement and embracing change and development into the future
Further information about the job
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- head@stjohnsfrome.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01373 462251
We are a First School (Years R - 4) the town of Frome, in Somerset.
Arranging a visit to St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@stjohnsfrome.co.uk.
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