Job description
Join Our Team
We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly organised Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to make a significant difference to the lives of children with additional needs and to lead our inclusive approach across the school.
The successful candidate will work alongside senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The Role
As SENCo, you will:
Lead and manage SEND provision across the school.
Coordinate and monitor support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Work closely with teachers to ensure high-quality inclusive teaching.
Oversee the implementation, review and evaluation of provision maps and interventions.
Support the assessment and identification of pupils with SEND.
Liaise effectively with parents, carers and external agencies.
Coordinate annual reviews and contribute to EHCP processes.
Monitor pupil progress and use data to inform strategic planning.
Contribute to staff training and the development of inclusive practice.
Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support vulnerable pupils.
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND needs.
Has completed the NASENCO qualification or is willing to undertake it.
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Has strong organisational and leadership skills.
Is committed to inclusion and raising outcomes for all learners.
Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and external professionals.
Maintains high expectations while supporting individual needs.
We Can Offer:
A welcoming and supportive staff team.
Strong leadership support and opportunities for professional development.
A commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance.
The opportunity to shape and develop SEND provision within the school.
Positive partnerships with parents and external agencies.
We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
St. Clement's CofE Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 184
- Avg teacher salary
- £37,526
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
- Academy trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AB
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- Salary
- MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (depending on experience)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 6 October 2026
- Closing date
- 31 October 2026
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