Inclusion and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

Shorefields; Rowhedge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school located in Wivenhoe seeks a dedicated Inclusion and Special Educational Needs Co‑ordinator (SENDCo) for a part-time position, working three days a week. This role involves leading the strategy for pupils with special educational needs, supporting staff, and ensuring all students reach their full potential. The successful candidate will have expertise in SEND legislation and possess experience as a SENCo, with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND strategy in a school setting.
• Ability to monitor pupil progress and adapt strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's strategy for pupils with special educational needs.
• Support and train staff on inclusive practices.
• Monitor and support pupil progress.

Skills

Qualified teacher with experience as a SENCo

Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

Skilled at building relationships with pupils, parents, staff

Knowledge of evidence‑informed practice

Organised and influential

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

National Award for SEND Co‑ordination (or NPQ SEND)

Job description

Inclusion and Special Educational Needs Co‑ordinator

Job Ref No. ECC2073-74S │ Position Type: SENCO │ Pay Range: Main Scale/UPS depending on experience │ Position Start Date: Immediate │ Contract Type: Part‑time │ Contract Term: Permanent │ Application Close: 16/01/2026 │ Midday Date of Interviews: W/C 19th January 2026

Part‑time – Three days a week
Salary: Main pay scale or Upper pay scale
Broomgrove Junior School (Colchester, CO7)

Are you passionate about inclusion and making a difference to every child? Broomgrove Junior School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Inclusion and Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo) to join our supportive team for three days a week. This role includes leading the school's strategy for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential. The role will also involve supporting and training staff and monitoring pupil progress. The successful candidate will also play a key role as one of our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (training provided), lead our Pupil Premium and Disadvantaged Strategy, and be responsible for LAC and PLAC pupils.

About you:

• Qualified teacher with experience as a SENCo
• Holds, or is willing to work towards, the National Award for SEND Co‑ordination (or NPQ SEND)
• Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and effective intervention strategies
• Skilled at building relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies
• Knowledge of evidence‑informed practice
• Organised, influential and able to inspire others

What we offer:

• A welcoming, caring community in which to learn and develop
• An inclusive ethos where every child is valued and supported to achieve their potential
• A therapeutic approach to working with children's behaviours
• A dedicated team of friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues
• A supportive and forward‑thinking leadership team
• A commitment to deliver continuous improvement and inspiration for our learners
• High quality in‑school professional development
• Strong links with the local community
• Great relationships with other schools within our local cluster
• A supportive team of governors and a dedicated parents' association
• Training provided for the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead role
• Opportunity to lead and shape inclusive practice in a school of over 200 pupils
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Information about the School

Our school is located in the beautiful village of Wivenhoe, on the outskirts of Colchester. Our pupils are aged 7‑11, ranging from Year 3 to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school. At Broomgrove Junior School, we want our children to be happy, confident, articulate and ambitious and to share a passion for learning. We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. We have recently set up our own in‑school enhanced provision for children with moderate and severe learning difficulties and we are proud of our inclusive ethos. We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils and this pride is echoed by the children themselves. We have a team of committed, supportive and friendly staff who strive to ensure that our children reach their full potential within a warm and caring school community.

Our school motto is "Being the best we can be, together!" This underpins all we do. We promote our character virtues and positive attitudes of behaviour towards others through CARE (C = confidence, courage, collaboration; A = ambition; R = resilience; responsibility; E = empathy.)

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.