18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    29 September 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 0.8 FTE

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

up to UPS 3

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and knowledgeable SENCO to join our SLT in leading this provision in our thriving and successful school for January 2026.

We require our SENCO:

  • to hold exceptional knowledge of SEND including areas such as Dyslexia, ASD, ADHD and moderate learning difficulties
  • knowledge of specific assessments to identify needs
  • able to work effectively with teachers to meet the needs of our high level and complex learners
  • Support LSA staff and train staff to support children in these areas.
  • Being approachable, supportive and understand to the needs of parents and carers
  • Knowledge of effective SEN procedures to support the needs of pupils and staff
  • Holds a National Award for SENCOs or an NPQ SENCOs


What the school offers its staff

We are proud of our school and all that happens within it. We wish our pupils to achieve greatly and experience learning hands-on and in real contexts. The staff and pupils are dedicated to getting the best out of every experience and through our nurturing and respectful ethos, pupils grow and develop in to active and interested learners.

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

The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Wincanton Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
396 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
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School website
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Email address
office@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk
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