At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SEND provision, support teachers, and ensure every pupil flourishes.
- Company: Seer Green CE School, a warm and inclusive village primary.
- Benefits: Supportive staff team, leadership development opportunities, and beautiful school grounds.
- Other info: Join a caring community that values honesty, kindness, and perseverance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and shape SEND provision.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience as a SENDCo preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Are you a passionate, strategic and reflective SEND leader who wants to make a real difference in a small, close‑knit village primary? Join Seer Green CE School where children are known, challenged and celebrated — a place where your expertise will shape provision, support staff development and help every pupil flourish.
About our school
Seer Green CE is a one‑form‑entry Church of England primary set in beautiful grounds, serving a local village community. We are a warm school which sets high expectations of all. Our Christian values of Honesty, Kindness and Perseverance underpin daily life. We have an inclusive culture that reflects the care we show each child — recognising every pupil as “made in an amazing and wonderful way” (Psalm 139 v14).
Our current priorities include:
- Embedding a whole‑school SEN approach in line with the new SEN white paper
- Deepening leadership capacity and CPD across the school
- Strengthening wellbeing as a factor in decision making
- Promoting our values across school and into the wider community
We follow the OFSTED inspection framework and are committed to high-quality, ambitious curriculum and provision for all pupils.
About the role
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate and maintain day‑to‑day SEND provision and records, including support for pupils in class and small groups
- Advise and support teachers using the graduated approach and implement effective interventions
- Be the key contact for parents/carers and external agencies, supporting EHCP processes and multi‑agency collaboration
- Be responsible for the completion of ECHP applications and responding to consultations
- Oversee deployment and development of support staff, ensuring interventions are monitored and reviewed
- Ensure statutory duties under the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act are met, and keep the SEND policy up to date
- Work with senior leaders and governors to report on SEND provision and to improve SEND provision both operationally and strategically
This role is central to helping every pupil access our broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum and to ensuring our school continues to be a nurturing place where children can achieve their fullest potential.
About you (the ideal candidate)
We welcome colleagues who are committed, reflective and collaborative. The person we’re looking for will typically demonstrate:
- Qualified Teacher Status and experience of teaching in primary phases
- Successful previous experience as a SENDCo
- Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Equality Act, and experience implementing graduated SEND support
- Experience of working with families, external agencies and governors; calm, non‑confrontational behaviour management
- Evidence of leading and improving SEND provision both operationally and strategically
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of pupils and staff
- A flexible, resilient approach with an appetite for professional development and leadership growth
- The ability to lead, support and challenge colleagues effectively
- A SENDCo qualification is desirable but we also value proven experience and a proactive, strategic mindset.
What we offer:
- A supportive, friendly staff team and a strong Governing Board committed to staff development
- Opportunities for leadership CPD and coaching as we develop leadership capacity across the school
- The chance to shape SEND provision in a small school where your influence will be visible and valued and all children are well known
- A caring, values‑driven community and beautiful school grounds to work in
SENDCO - 2 days per week employer: Seer Green Church of England School
Seer Green CE School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff within a supportive and nurturing environment. With a strong focus on inclusion and collaboration, employees are encouraged to innovate and contribute to the school's mission of ensuring every pupil flourishes. The small village setting fosters a close-knit community, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in education.
Contact Details:
Seer Green Church of England School Recruitment Team
