SENDco - without classroom responsibilities
Cobden Primary School
Permanent
60% - 19.5 hours per week (can be flexible on working days/times)
MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (£2,679 FTE per annum)
Start Date: To be discussed at interview
Application Close Date: Monday 23rd June 2025
Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 26th June 2025
Cobden Primary School is looking for a dedicated individual that will join our leadership team and help drive forward our SEND provision. The successful candidate will lead and manage the school’s provision of SEND and demonstrate their ability to deliver the best possible outcomes for all learners. They will be able to demonstrate their evidence of successful multi agency working and will preferably already hold or be willing to work towards the National Professional SENDCo Qualification.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Cobden Primary School as a school SENDco on a permanent basis for 19.5 hours per week.
The SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator) is responsible for overseeing the provision for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) within our school. Their main goal is to ensure that these students receive the appropriate support to access the curriculum and succeed academically and socially.
We are seeking a creative and bubbly person, who can bring innovative ideas and be confident to share them with the team.
Cobden Primary School is a multicultural, inclusive school situated in Loughborough with many good transports links to the school, including by bus and train. The SENDco at Cobden will not have class responsibility.
This is an excellent time to join our Trust as we enter the next stages of our development, everyone has a significant role to play in delivering high quality education to our pupils, find out more by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.
In return we offer:
• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources
• Flexible start and finish times
• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes
• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).
Applications
Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in making contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school:
To apply for this position:
1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy
2. Apply using the online application form
3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position and address the following questions:
1) How do you see the educational landscape for neurodivergent children?
2) How would you support the provision of these children in a mainstream setting?
We look forward to receiving your application!
ACCESSIBILITY…
If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.
SAFEGUARDING…
Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
INCLUSION…
At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.
We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.