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Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to start April 2026
Start date: 13th April 2026
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2027 (to cover staff sabbatical)
Salary: Fringe M3-M6/UPS1-3 (pro-rata)
Working Pattern: 3 days a week (60/100th)
We are delighted to announce an exciting fixed-term opportunity for an exceptional part-time SENDCo to join Laleham C of E Primary School as part of a job-share arrangement.
This fixed-term post will begin on 13th April 2026 and run until 31st August 2027 in the first instance, working alongside our existing part-time SENDCo to provide high-quality, inclusive provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at Laleham C of E Primary school where “behaviour is exemplary and pupils behave delightfully towards each other and staff.” (Ofsted 2023) and to work within a highly motivated, forward-thinking team with a strong shared vision for children and families.
The Role
As part of a SENDCo job share, you will work collaboratively with an experienced colleague to lead SEND provision across the school, ensuring continuity, shared accountability and effective communication. The role offers flexibility and a positive work-life balance while maintaining high standards of SEND leadership and provision.
About Our School
Laleham Church of England Primary School is a two-form entry primary school set in extensive grounds in the heart of Laleham Village. We serve a supportive local community and are proud of our friendly, polite pupils who are eager to learn.
Our Christian ethos underpins all that we do and we are committed to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their potential, develop their talents, celebrate their uniqueness and rejoice in their relationships with others.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is a highly skilled and reflective practitioner with a passion for inclusion
- Has experience supporting pupils with a range of SEND
- Works effectively in partnership with staff, families and external agencies
- Is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of all children
- Can contribute positively to a collaborative job-share SENDCo model
We can offer you:
- Amazing children who have a passion for learning and excellent behaviour
- A strong Christian ethos committed to inspiring every individual who is understood and respected as a precious child of God
- A friendly, supportive and inspirational team & a highly skilled and supportive network of colleagues
- A dedicated and experienced LSA team
- Strong and supportive leadership
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing
- A fully inclusive school which values and celebrates diversity
- Excellent CPD opportunities to support career progression
- Fantastic facilities including an extensive outdoor learning areas
- Onsite parking
Visits to Laleham C of E Primary school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Stephen Crinall, Head of School, via the School Office.
Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026, 17:00
Interview date: Wednesday 11th February 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy and application process if a number of suitable applications have been shortlisted before the end of the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. You are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out*), as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). You are also required to disclose any pending criminal proceedings against you or current police investigations, including those relating to other employment or matters outside work. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from taking up appointment; it will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and their relevance to the post you are applying for. However, should you not declare any of the above and this is subsequently revealed, for example through the DBS check, then this may place your employment in jeopardy. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence and with due regard to the ROA and data protection legislation.
Laleham Church of England is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please note that we will not accept CVs or letters in place of this completed application form.
We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.