12 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    1 May 2026

  • Latest start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    4 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 100% - Monday - Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance dependent on experience.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an innovative practitioner to work at Templars Academy who will further enhance the learning experience for our children and help them develop as well-rounded individuals. We are seeking a SENDCo to ensure the needs of all learners with special needs are meet. They will guide staff in meeting the needs of these learners and lead a dedicated team of support staff providing children with special needs with the best education possible.

Are you passionate about Inclusion and committed to the principle of meeting pupils' needs in mainstream school? This opportunity is the one for you.

Candidate should hold the National Award for SEND or be willing to undertake the training to gain this qualification.

SEN allowance will be paid dependant on experience.

Quotes from our children regarding what they are looking for:

  • ‘A great sense of humour’
  • ‘Enthusiastic about us and what we are capable of’
  • ‘Actually, listens to us and knows what we need’
  • ‘Intelligent and knowledgeable’
  • ‘Challenges us each day, in every subject’
  • ‘Breaks our learning down into small parts that help us understand’

The successful candidate will be able to: -

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status
  • Demonstrate outstanding classroom practice
  • Have a knowledge and understanding of intervention and inclusion.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a team with excellent communication and organisational skills to lead, support and inspire colleagues
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of new legislation with SEND provision
  • Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and knowledge of how to do this effectively
  • Show initiative and lead by example


What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

  • Pupils who are lively and keen to learn
  • A supportive staff team and Trustee board with drive and ambition to move forward
  • Support and encouragement for further professional development with a tailor made CPD plan
  • Time in order to fulfil your leadership role

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

Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

IMAT SENDCo Job-Description.docx - 577 KB (opens in new tab)

About Templars Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
406 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Templars Academy website
Email address
HR@inspiresmat.co.uk
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Templars Academy is part of the Inspires Multi-academy Trust, a primary-only multi-academy trust with 5 schools forming the MAT.

Templars Academy is located on the Cressing Road in Witham, Essex. Our large fenced site benefits from excellent facilities. This includes two school buildings, each with disabled access and toilets, a disabled car parking space close by, and their own halls. We have extensive landscaped grounds, a fully air-conditioned ICT suite and a well stocked library.

The staff and children thoroughly enjoy working together across the school sites. We are constantly seeking to improve the learning experiences for children and have created a curriculum which captures their interest inline with the current national curriculum.

Our innovative and exciting curriculum is thoughtfully designed to cater to the diverse needs of all our pupils. We strive to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and foster a love for learning. By equipping our children with the necessary skills and knowledge, we empower them to reach their full potential and prepare them for the challenges of the future.

We are a two form entry school, with a maximum number on roll of 420. We also benefit from a 26 place nursery class for 3-4 year olds and a 12 place nursery class for 2-3 year olds.

Arranging a visit to Templars Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@inspiresmat.co.uk.

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