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Do you hold a National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination?
Do you have experience of working as a SENCo in a primary school setting?
Are you committed to empowering SEND pupils, to overcome barriers and maximise their potential?
WorkwithSchools Opportunity
WorkwithSchools are working with a local primary school, north-west of York, to recruit a SENCO as soon as possible and to go permanent in September 2026.
Role Overview
The role involves having overall responsibility for determining the strategic development of SEND policy and provision in the school. And the successful applicant will have day-to-day responsibility for the coordination of SEND provision to support individual pupils.
This role is to start ASAP for 2 days per week and it's permanent from September 2026.
A competitive rate of pay is available.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- A degree in a relevant subject.
- QTS.
- Have taught in a primary school for at least two years.
- At least 12 months experience working as a school SENCO or assistant SENCO.
- Have achieved a National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination.
- Worked with pupils with SEND, and pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Working alongside an SLT to develop the quality of the curriculum and learning activities.
- Experience coordinating provision for children with SEND.
- Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its application.
- Experience of behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals with SEND.
- A good understanding of the principles of school improvement.
- Experience utilising and analysing effective assessment systems and recording and maintaining pupil records.
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Personal Qualities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
- An ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload, and that of others.
- A flexible approach toward working practices.
- The ability to work as both part of a team and independently.
- An ability to work with pupils and their families in a sensitive and positive way.
- Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships.
- High levels of drive, energy and integrity.
- Demonstrable leadership qualities, e.g. assertiveness, confidence, resilience.
- An ability to model good practice and engage in self-reflection.
- A commitment to improve current skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop further.
- A commitment to contributing to the wider school community.
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Why Join WorkwithSchools?
On Offer Is
- A competitive pay rate and holiday pay accrued as you work.
- Ongoing support from an experienced local team, including teaching and recruitment professionals.
- FREE CPD.
- An exceptional service to both candidates and clients, but don’t just take our word for it - check out our excellent Google reviews and find out why our community loves working with us!
You can find out more about the benefits WorkwithSchools offer candidates here.
Who Are WorkwithSchools?
We’re an ethical and extremely reputable teaching agency based in York City Centre. We’ve been building great relationships with local schools since we were established in 1999. And we’re different to other supply agencies! We’re part of City of York Trading Limited, that’s wholly owned by City of York Council and a share of our profits has been paid back to the council, supporting the local community!
To Apply
Please visit the WorkwithSchools website.
For more information, please contact the WorkwithSchools team on 01904 554195.
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