SEND Co-ordinator
Position: SENDCo
Status: January 2026
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Teachers Main Pay £32,916 to £51,048
Required from: Easter 2026
The Governing Board of St Matthew’s C of E Primary School Bolton are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, self-motivated and outstanding SENDCo to work in our successful 2 form entry, multicultural school.
The role of SENDCo:
To Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.
Complete Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCP’s in line with the SEND code of practice.
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability.
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies.
Advise on the use of school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff development.
Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum.
Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources.
Quality assurance of Teaching and Learning with a focus on SEND provision.
No teaching timetable is assigned to this role however QTS is essential. Non classroom based, however cover maybe required when needed
Attend and review PEP meetings.
Must have NASENCo qualification.
Passionate about education and inclusion.
The successful candidate must be sympathetic to the value of a church school serving a multicultural community and be committed to raising achievements and developing our children holistically.
The application form, job description and person specifications are available to download from the Bolton greaterjobs.co.uk website or the school website which contains lots of useful information about our school.
Completed applications should be returned to Ms S Baglow, School Business Manager, before 5pm on the closing day by email.
Closing Date: 5pm on the 11th February 2026
Shortlisting: 12th February 2026
Interview: 24th February 2026
Visits to the school are most welcome. Please telephone school on 01204 333005 to arrange an appointment, or contact Ms Baglow on BaglowS@St-Matthews-primary.uk if you have any queries.