Job Introduction
The Trustees of The University of Winchester Academy Trust (UWinAT) are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Primary SENDCo to join our growing Trust of schools. We are currently a Trust of six schools in the Romsey, Eastleigh, Southampton and Winchester areas.
We have currently six primary schools in our MAT and another 2 due to join on 1st November. We have a range of infant, junior & full primary schools of varying sizes and two new primary academies (currently Years R-5 but growing year on year). With the numbers on roll increasing and also the growing level of need, this is a superb opportunity for someone to join our existing team at a time of exciting development.
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is keen to become part of a dynamic team of SENDCos who oversee the work of Speech & Language & Occupational Therapists, Family Wellbeing Coordinators, ELSAs and SEN Assistants. The Trust is fully committed to providing high quality SEND services and support so that an excellent provision is available for our pupils.
This is a part time SENDCo opportunity with no teaching responsibilities. Your primary responsibilities as SENDCo will be to work alongside and in collaboration with our two existing SENDCos in inclusive, diverse and nurturing academies. We are looking for candidates with a track record of success in schools with high levels of SEND need and disadvantaged areas.
As part of the role, you will be expected to improve the provision and outcomes for SEND pupils, complete statutory processes and paperwork, work closely with external agencies, parents and families to support our growing number of pupils with SEND.
The Role:
- Fully qualified (NASENCO) & experienced Primary SENDCo
- Part-time, non-class-based with an option to extend this as our schools grow
- Applicants MUST be a qualified teacher – UK QTS also required
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience – ideally within an inclusive setting/s
- Sound knowledge of the SEND code of practice
- Commitment to getting the very best outcomes for pupils
- Comprehensive understanding of children with additional needs, child development and safeguarding
- Ability to plan & evaluate interventions
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptable to work across a Trust of schools and be a car driver
- A willingness to research and try new approaches and evaluate outcomes
- Opportunities to further your own CPD through direct links with Winchester University
Application Procedure
Applications should be on University of Winchester Academy Trust application form and individual CV’s will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Application forms and further information about the school can be found on the University of Winchester Academy Trust website: https://www.uwinat.ac.uk/Information/Trust-vacancies/
For an informal conversation about the post or to arrange to meet or have a conversation with our CEO and or members of the SEND Team, please contact the Trust office by email at hr@uwinat.co.uk.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: 30th November 2025. Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to Nic Wells, CEO via email at the above address.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.
If you do, please remember:
· AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences
· AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested
· Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience
· You must not provide false or misleading information
· If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.
Safer Recruitment Statement
The University of Winchester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Candidates that are shortlisted will be subject to an online check. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks, including Children’s Barred List. Prior to interview, an online search will be carried out on information that is publicly available as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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