SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator)

Banks Lane Junior School
Hulme ST
Stockport
SK1 4PR

SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator)
Teacher main scale/UPS + TLR 2
22.5 hours, Part-Time (3.5 days)
Permanent
Start Date: January 2027 or ASAP

Application Deadline: 24 November 2026, 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to recruitment@bankslane-jun.stockport.sch.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Shortlisting Date: 25 November 2026
Interview Date: w/c 30 November 2026

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About Our School

Banks Lane Junior School is a fully subscribed, popular, and successful three-form entry junior school, judged as ‘Good’ in our latest Ofsted inspection (July 2024). We are incredibly proud of our wonderful school community, which boasts a highly talented staff team, well-behaved children, and an excellent, vibrant curriculum.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational SENDCo with a proven track record of inclusive practice. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and SEND Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring every child with special educational needs or disabilities reaches their full potential.

The post is part time (3.5 days) and would suit someone who is looking for flexibility in their working hours. We are open to discuss a variety of options for working hours over a school week. Further hours may be available for the ideal candidate. The post will include a small amount of weekly teaching time.

The successful candidate will:

• Inspire & Champion Inclusion: Motivate colleagues to deliver our strategic vision, ensuring every child receives high-quality, tailored support.
• Lead by Example: Bring strong expertise in SEND provision and confidently model adaptive, high-impact classroom practice.
• Raise Standards: Use data, early identification, and robust monitoring to track progress, close learning gaps, and improve outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Work Collaboratively with External Agencies: Demonstrate good knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, understand statutory processes, EHCP applications, and multi-agency partnerships.
• Build Positive Relationships with Parents: Is kind, open, empathetic and approachable.
• Secure Safeguarding: Possesses a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and works proactively to keep all pupils safe and supported.
• Bring the Right Mindset: Is approachable, resilient, highly organised, empathetic, and thrives in a bustling, vibrant school environment. Has completed the NASENCo qualification or is willing to undertake the qualification in the future.

What we offer in return:

• A Strong Ethos: A positive whole-school culture built upon our core Learning Powers of Communication, Collaboration, Curiosity, Resilience, and Reflection.
• A Supportive Community: A highly motivated, committed staff team who actively work together to achieve the very best for our children.
• Wonderful Pupils: Happy, well-behaved children who genuinely love learning and make us proud to come to work every day.
• Invested Leadership: A dedicated Governing Board and leadership team fully committed to school improvement, SEND resource allocation, and staff wellbeing.
• Your Growth: A genuine commitment to supporting your continued professional development.

How to Apply & Visit Us

We would love to show you around our fantastic school before you apply. To arrange an informal visit, please contact Jen Carson in the school office on 0161 480 2330.

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.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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