SENDCo
Ref: SCH-WDT-0369 54 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/12/2026) Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 19.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance (£5,497 FTE)The Role
We seek to appoint an inspirational and dedicated SENDCo from January 2026. This is a leadership role and is non-class-based. We are looking for a driven and committed SENDCo to help shape the future of our provision for pupils with special educational needs.
You will play a key role in influencing the growth of our school community, embedding inclusive practices from the ground up and ensuring that every pupil receives the support they need to thrive.
You will be an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs. Working closely with staff, parents and other appropriate professionals, you will apply your leadership skills to guide other teachers with delivering a provision to raise achievements and improve progress for pupils with special educational needs. Your responsibilities will include leading and managing the school strategy to help ensure that every pupil is supported to help them reach their full educational potential. You will be required to design, deliver and evaluate interventions across the four broad areas of need.
The successful candidate will be:
- dedicated to supporting SEND pupils to access a broad curriculum
- organised with excellent interpersonal skills
- resilient, proactive and forward thinking with a ‘can do’ attitude
- a team player, with a sense of humour and willingness to make a positive contribution to whole school life
- an accredited SENDCo or willing to undergo the training
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.
Benefits
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| SEN Allowance | SEN Allowance of £5,497 FTE, actual pay £3,298.20 |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Graduate and qualified Teacher Status |
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Skills
| Qualifications | |
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| National Award for SEND Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment |
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Understand what makes "quality first" teaching, and of effective intervention strategies |
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| Ability to plan and evaluate interventions |
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| Data analysis skills and the ability to use date to inform provision planning |
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| Effective communication and interpersonal skills |
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| Ability to build effective working relationships |
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| Ability to influence and negotiate |
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| Good record-keeping skills |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Experience of successful teaching in as evidenced by adding value to pupil achievements |
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| Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Commitment to getting the best outcomes for pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school |
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| Commitment to equal opportunities and securing good outcomes for pupils with SEND |
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| Commitment to safeguarding and equality |
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| Organisational Fit | |
| Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times |
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.
Sylvester Primary Academy
St John's Road
Huyton
Liverpool
L36 0UX
Jen Ely-Morris
j.ely-morris@sylvesterpri...