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Lnbcapital; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider is looking for a passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator to join their leadership team part-time in Leyland. You will lead the inclusive practices across the school, ensuring every pupil with additional needs is supported to thrive. Essential qualifications include Qualified Teacher Status and recent primary school experience. The role offers a caring work environment and a flexible approach to working days.

Benefits

Positive and inclusive school ethos

Supportive and nurturing staff team

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working in primary schools required.
• First aid certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of inclusive practice across the school.
• Oversee the identification and assessment of pupils with SEND.
• Coordinate provision that enables every child to make strong progress.

Skills

Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

NPQ for SENCOs or NASENCO qualification

Further qualifications relevant to age range

Job description

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

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Job Details

Ref 198647. Grade: Main Pay range + TLR 3.4. Term: Part Time. Perm / Temp: Permanent. Required From: ASAP. Closing Date: Noon 14/01/2026.

Location: St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Leyland, Slater Lane, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, PR25 1TL.

Information

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our leadership team in a non-class-based capacity on a part-time, two days a week basis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all pupils with additional needs receive the support, challenge, and opportunities they need to thrive. Working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies, the SENCO will lead the strategic development of inclusive practice across the school, oversee the identification and assessment of pupils with SEND, and coordinate high-quality provision that enables every child to make strong progress. This role requires a dedicated professional with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to championing inclusion and achievement for all learners.

In Return, We Can Offer

• A positive, caring, and inclusive school ethos
• A dedicated, fun, and nurturing staff team
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic, and kind children who make us proud every day
• Supportive colleagues who work closely with each other and our families
• A flexible approach towards the days worked
• We would love to hear from applicants who share our values and enthusiasm for making a difference. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; come and see for yourself what makes St Anne’s such a special place to work. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Recent experience of working in primary schools
• NPQ for SENCOs or NASENCO qualification

Desirable Qualifications

• Further Qualifications and/or studies relevant to the age range
• First aid certificate

Essential Experience

See attached Person Specification.

Desirable Experience

See attached Person Specification.

Proposed Interview Date

21/01/2026

Application Process

A job application form is attached. Please return completed applications electronically.

EEO & Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.