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SENDCo

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
locationBlackburn
remoteOn-Site
ExpiresExpires: Expiring in less than 3 weeks
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Part time

Belmont Primary School
Ryecroft Lane
Belmont Village
Bolton
BL7 8AH

Job Title: SENDCo
Grade/Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 2 days, Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Monday, 23rd November 2026
Required from: April 2027 or earlier if possible

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

The governors of Belmont Primary School, wish to appoint a SENDCo to lead SEND throughout our school. The position will primarily be non-class based with limited teaching commitment. We want an individual who is professional, nurturing, passionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking to join our team.

We are looking for a SENCo who will:

  • Regularly review and update the Special Educational Needs Policy.
  • Ensure day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the SEND policy.
  • Work with the Head Teacher on developing an action plan and inclusion strategy.
  • Update the Local Offer Annually
  • Maintain a Special Educational Needs Register
  • Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs.
  • Monitor the progress of children with SEND.
  • Lead the Special Support Assistants/Teaching assistants.
  • Liaise with outside agencies.
  • Work closely with parents to ensure that children with SEND are making progress.
  • Oversee the records of pupils with SEND.
  • Provide training and advice to other members of staff.
  • Continue to develop professionally.
  • A willingness to learn about specific needs in children and implement strategies to help children make progress.
  • Is able to keep accurate records and willing to complete necessary paperwork.

We can offer:

  • A friendly village school at the heart of its community with a passion for teaching
  • A community of enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and achieve.
  • A school with the highest standards and expectations of pupils and staff
  • A caring, dedicated, and motivated staff team that is built on trust, respect, and integrity.
  • A school that believes in high-quality staff development
  • Strong links with the local community, other schools, and wider partners
  • A rural setting offering opportunities to enhance and enrich the school curriculum.
  • Supportive, effective governors who are committed to continuing professional development.

If you would like to find out more about the role or would like to visit our school then please contact Mrs Emma Bischtschuk, School Business Manager on (01204) 811226. Applications should be emailed or posted to the school office.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 12pm on the closing date shown above, via office@turtonbelmont.blackburn.sch.uk.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.