SENDCo - Independent Primary SEND School

SENDCo (Primary SEND School - SEMH, trauma, ADHD, Autism)

Location:
Fishponds, Bristol

Start date: 1st September 2026

Hours:
Full-time, 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Type:
Perm (1-year fixed-term)

Salary: £32,916 - £47,000 PA

Contract: Full-time (term time + INSET; flexible by agreement)

Lead with purpose. Transform lives.

As SENDCo, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school. You’ll ensure every pupil’s needs are understood, planned for, and met through high-quality, individualized approaches.

You’ll work at the heart of a multidisciplinary network collaborating with families, local authorities, and external professionals to create stability, progress, and positive outcomes for every child.

• Leading SEND provision across the school in line with the SEND Code of Practice
• Overseeing EHCPs, annual reviews, and liaison with local authorities
• Driving high-quality, personalized provision for pupils with complex needs
• Supporting and developing staff in inclusive and trauma-informed practice
• Working closely with families to build strong, trusting partnerships
• Coordinating multi‑agency input (Educational Psychologists, SALT, Social Care)
• Contributing to safeguarding, behaviour support, and pastoral planning
• Line‑managing and developing the Learning Support team
• Monitoring the impact of interventions and ensuring accountability

We’re looking for someone who combines expertise with empathy—a leader who is both strategic and hands‑on. A team player who cares passionately about the life chances of young people.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Fully Qualified Teacher (induction passed)
• National Award for SEND Coordination (or willingness to achieve)
• Strong experience with complex SEND and/or SEMH
• In‑depth knowledge of EHCP processes and SEND legislation
• Experience working with external agencies and local authorities
• A calm, resilient and solution‑focused approach

• Experience in a specialist or independent setting
• Training in trauma‑informed or therapeutic approaches

Our approach is to offer a bespoke and relevant learning programme for each learner. Integration into standardised education opportunities and social integration is everything we do. No child should have their future negatively affected or be excluded in their later life due to lack of access or support for education opportunities that are appropriate to their abilities & strengths.

We believe strongly in people and look for people who have:

• Education‑relevant qualifications in supporting teaching & learning
• Good experience in supporting young people in an education setting
• Understanding and expertise in supporting learners with SEND
• Skills & strategies in supporting emotional wellbeing
• Tenacity & resilience to manage, influence & effect positive behaviours & decisions in learners
• The ability to present a strong role model for young people, including having fun!
• Collaborative and pro‑active working practices
• A strong sense of responsibility & work ethic

Working with our organisation is a rewarding experience. We offer an enjoyable workplace with additional employment benefits for our permanent staff colleagues:

• Bright HR – online HR management portal also offering partner discounts
• Private Healthcare (Vitality)
• Employee Assist – independent healthcare perks
• Free training – role specific & relevant, accredited training
• Employee Support Assistant – dedicated colleagues to coach & support our employees
• Pension scheme (not currently teacher pension scheme)
• Company celebration events