SENDCo (WEL020BC)

Wellington Place Primary School, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BY

43 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  24th August 2026

• Closing date

  3 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,556.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) M4-M6 Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus SEN Allowance pro rata to reflect FTE

SENDCo (WEL020BC) job summary

SENDCo

Wellington Place Primary School

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale M4 to M6 / Upper Pay Scale, Plus SEN Allowance pro rata to reflect FTE

FTE Percentage: 0.2 FTE

Hours: Part-time, 4 Hours per week; 52 Weeks per year

Contract Type: Fixed Term until the end of academic year 2027

Working Pattern: One afternoon or morning a week. The 4 hours will be flexible to suit successful candidate.

About the Role

Wellington Place Primary School are looking for a highly motivated person with energy, enthusiasm and a passion for providing inspirational learning experiences, making a difference to the lives of all our children. You must be a hardworking and supportive team member, with a clear understanding of how children learn and the ability to plan for effective and high-quality teaching and learning.

Why Choose Wellington Place Primary School?

At Wellington Place Primary School, our vision is to “Learn, Lead, Achieve, Succeed”. This vision will enable our children to make academic progress, engage in a varied and creative curriculum, and develop into confident and well-rounded individuals. Our three core values - Trust, Kindness, and Fairness - are the foundation upon which we build our school community.

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to a positive ethos in which all pupils have access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.
• Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEND pupils, implementing the SEND Code of Practise and putting in place personal provision plans.
• Encourage all members of staff to recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities to pupils with SEND and understand the importance of QFT taking ownership of additional provision and the progress children (with SEND) make in their class/teaching group.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status

Experience & Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Success in teaching of children, with a clear understanding of the teaching provision required for pupils with a range of abilities and needs.
• Successful experience of working with children with special educational needs.
• Detailed understanding of SEND Code of practice
• Success in teaching primary aged pupils
• Clarity of thinking on what constitutes high quality learning, and effective curriculum provision for pupils.
• An appreciation of the need to plan the curriculum and to keep appropriate records.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.

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If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wellington Place Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 17 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wellington Place Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellington-place-primary-school

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