15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 May 2025

  • Closing date

    21 February 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    4 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 0.65 FTE Currently flexible on days of the week.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M6

Additional allowances

UPS 1-3 +TLR 2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

The children, staff and governors of Ecclesfield Primary School are seeking to appoint a SENDCO to start in May 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of our two-form entry primary school situated on the outskirts of Sheffield. This post is suitable for an experienced qualified SENDCO or an experienced teacher who is keen to become a SENDCO and study for the mandatory SENDCO qualification.

We are looking for someone who will:

  • Drive improvement in provision and outcomes for children and champion inclusion across all year groups
  • Successfully implement the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (September 2014)
  • Ensure that pupils with additional needs and SEND are targeted and supported through effective provision, and their progress closely monitored
  • Work with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and SLT to undertake appropriate data analysis to support this process and support class teachers with the same
  • Support colleagues and lead professional development, through example, support and INSET, drawing on external expertise where necessary
  • Ensure that ECTS are adequately supported in responding to pupils with SEND
  • Work with SLT to develop plans of support and intervention, leading to effective programmes and support class teachers and teaching assistants in the implementation of these

  • Develop systems for colleagues to monitor and record progress made by pupils with SEND towards the achievement of outcomes set in pupil support plans and Education and Health Care Plans.
  • Review Education and Health Care plans and support plans with parents, pupils and teachers and agree and communicate new outcomes.

  • Work with parents to develop an understanding of a range of SEND needs and strategies which can be used to support pupils.
  • Work with external agencies to add evidence towards Education and Health Care Plans in preparation for request to assess.
  • Apply for additional funding and support, organise and chair reviews where necessary regarding EHCPs.
  • Manage the budget allocation, taking into consideration clearly identified priorities
  • Act as effective line-manager for teaching assistants

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

  • Enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils who are keen to learn
  • A professional, friendly team of staff
  • The opportunity to play a significant role in the future development of the school
  • The potential to develop as a school leader within a supportive leadership team
  • Supportive parents with a strong sense of community
  • A committed Governing Body
  • The opportunity to work in the established partnership with Coit Primary

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.

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About Ecclesfield Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
398 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01142467396

The children, staff and governors of Ecclesfield Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to work in Y5. This would be a significant opportunity to become part of our two form entry primary school for the right candidate.

Ecclesfield Primary is an outward-facing school, with senior leaders supporting children across the locality in a range of ways. Ecclesfield Primary School is federated with Coit Primary and thus there are many opportunities to work alongside staff at both schools.

Both schools are committed to nurturing staff to support the development of the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to be an outstanding classroom practitioner.

Arranging a visit to Ecclesfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.lilley@ecclesfield-pri.sheffield.sch.uk.

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