Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO)

Vacancy Summary

Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO)

MPS-UPS + SEND Allowance

Part time - 0.6 (3 days per week)

Required to start January 2027

No teaching commitment

Vacancy Information

Woodside Academy is a large primary school which is part of the Leading Learners Multi-Academy Trust. We provide a supportive and stimulating place to work and study, where every child can reach their full potential. We welcome all parents to take an active part in their child’s education.  

We are seeking to appoint a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).

We are looking to recruit a SENCO who is committed to making a difference for children. Join us, and you will become part of a committed professional team, with great career development opportunities. You’ll find motivated, well behaved children who want to learn, and an attractive working environment.

We need a SENCO who is:

• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a range of staff to improve learning
• Able to work in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community including external agencies
• Able to determine the strategic development of special educational needs and disability (SEND) policy and provision in the school.
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEND.
• Able to provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies.
• Enthusiastic and forward thinking
• Well organised and creative
• There is no teaching commitment

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A good sense of humour, enthusiasm and a positive, proactive attitude to their role
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to your own development

For further information or to request an application pack, please email Harpreet Kaur – hkaur@woodsideacademy.co.uk

Closing date for completed applications: 12pm, Friday 20th November 2026

Interview Date: To be held w/c 23rd November 2026

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The successful candidate will have met the requirements of the person specification and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.