Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator

Job Introduction

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator

📍 Park Gate Primary School | Across Primary Years
 🕗 Full-Time
 📅 Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026, 12:00 noon
 🗓️ Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 8th June 2026
 🎯 Start Date: September 2026
 📄 Contract: Permanent | Salary: Main Pay Scale 6 to Upper Pay Scale 3 (dependant on experience) plus TLR

Join Our Supportive and Vibrant School Community

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities? Park Gate Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed SENDCO to join our friendly, supportive team.

As SENDCO, you will play a vital role in leading the provision for our pupils with SEND, ensuring they have every opportunity to achieve their potential. You’ll work closely with staff, families and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for our children. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant primary school with over 400 pupils in a welcoming community setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing SEND provision across the school
• Supporting staff to deliver high-quality teaching and interventions
• Working directly with pupils, families and external professionals
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and the SEND Code of Practice

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Qualifications and training

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• National Award for SEND Coordination (or willingness to work towards this qualification)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to SEND

Experience

• Successful teaching experience within a primary setting
• Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND
• Experience of working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies

Skills and knowledge

• Good knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation
• Ability to identify and implement effective strategies to support SEND pupils
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyse data and use it to improve pupil outcomes
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to lead and deliver staff training

Personal qualities

• High expectations for all pupils and commitment to inclusive practice
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Park Gate Primary School
• Resilience, flexibility, and a positive approach to challenges
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Commitment to equality and diversity

We welcome applications from experienced teachers with a passion for inclusion and a commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for every child. The National Award for SEND Coordination is desirable, or a willingness to achieve this qualification.

Why Join Park Gate Primary?

• A supportive and inclusive school ethos with a strong commitment to professional development
• Opportunities to work with a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents
• Access to high-quality training and ongoing professional growth
• Well-resourced classrooms and a positive, nurturing learning environment
• A collaborative and friendly working environment

How to Apply

To request an application pack, please email your request to Mrs Victoria Hughes, Business Manager via email to:
 📧 v.hughes@parkgate.hants.sch.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.